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. Also, learn how NC State ranks among other schools offering degrees in recreation admin.
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NC State is in the top 10% of the country for recreation admin. More specifically it was ranked #5 out of 51 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in recreation administration. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in recreation admin from NC State. This makes it the #3 most popular school for recreation admin master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in recreation admin in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of recreation admin students who receive their bachelor's degree at NC State is $38,116. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $33,161 for all recreation admin bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NC State paid an average of $1,225 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $272 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $29,407 |
| Fees | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $869 | $869 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,121 | $3,121 |
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The recreation admin program at NC State awarded 47 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 43% of these degrees went to men with the other 57% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in recreation admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
NC 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 NC State Online Learning page.
Recreation Admin majors graduating with a master's degree from NC State make a median salary of $45,117 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all recreation admin graduates with a master's is $43,641.
Of the 34 students who earned a master's degree in Recreation Administration from NC State in 2021-2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in recreation admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the recreation admin majors at North Carolina State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 139 |
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