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. Also, learn how SCSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in recreation admin.
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The bachelor's program at SCSU was ranked #28 on College Factual's Best Schools for recreation admin list. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Connecticut State University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in recreation administration. This is a decrease of 55% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in recreation admin from SCSU. This makes it the #4 most popular school for recreation admin master’s degree candidates in the country.
Recreation Admin majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SCSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,274 a year. 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 SCSU, recreation admin students borrow a median amount of $26,913 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all recreation admin bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $31,595.
Part-time undergraduates at SCSU paid an average of $278 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,664 | $19,940 |
| Fees | $6,164 | $6,164 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,700 | $14,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,116 | $4,116 |
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Of the 20 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration from SCSU in 2021-2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in recreation admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
SCSU 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 SCSU Online Learning page.
Of the 8 recreation admin students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from SCSU, about 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SCSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a master's in recreation admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| 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 Southern Connecticut State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 85 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.