by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Illinois State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in recreation admin.
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Illinois State was ranked #8 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for recreation admin majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Recreation Administration Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Recreation Administration Schools | 8 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in recreation administration. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of recreation admin students who receive their bachelor's degree at Illinois State is $39,104. This is higher than $33,161, which is the national median for all recreation admin bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Illinois State, recreation admin students borrow a median amount of $32,510 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 Illinois State is $226 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Illinois State paid an average of $804 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,000 | $20,358 |
| Fees | $3,121 | $3,121 |
| Books and Supplies | $830 | $830 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,584 | $11,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,874 | $5,874 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 44% of recreation admin bachelor's degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Illinois State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor's in recreation admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Illinois 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 Illinois State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the recreation admin majors at Illinois State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 138 |
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