by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Appalachian State ranks in comparison to other schools with recreation admin programs.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #18 on College Factual's Best Schools for recreation admin list. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Recreation Administration Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best Recreation Administration Schools | 18 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 107 bachelor's degrees in recreation administration. This is an increase of 81% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of recreation admin students who receive their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State is $29,646. This is less than $33,161, which is the national median of all recreation admin majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, recreation admin students borrow a median amount of $33,429 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $31,595 for all recreation admin majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the recreation admin program at Appalachian State is $388 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Appalachian State paid an average of $885 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $177 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,238 |
| Fees | $3,299 | $3,299 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,258 | $12,258 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,725 | $2,725 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 57% of recreation admin bachelor's degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Appalachian State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor's in recreation admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Appalachian State does not offer an online option for its recreation admin bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Appalachian State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the recreation admin majors at Appalachian State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 298 |
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