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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Recreation Administration (Income $0-$30k)

24 Ranked Colleges
384 Degrees Awarded
$22,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master's For Those Making $0-$30k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Recreation Administration is the 147th most popular major in the country with 3,605 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, recreation administration graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $29,523 and had an average of $24,159 in loans still to pay off.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 384 recreation administration graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 24 colleges that offered a degree in recreation administration. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality recreation administration programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the recreation administration program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for master’s degree recreation admin students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 24 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Recreation Administration (Income $0-$30k)

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified masters’s recreation admin students in 2019-2020.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130.

Read full report on Recreation Administration at University of Florida

#2

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina

Out of the 24 schools in the Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the #2 spot on the list. North Carolina State University is a public institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 37 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree recreation admin students whose families make $0-$30k list, NC State has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full NC State Recreation Administration Report

Out of the 24 schools in the Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the #3 spot on the list. This large school is located in Miami, Florida, and it awarded 20 masters’s recreation admin degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree recreation admin students whose families make $0-$30k list, FIU has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Recreation Administration at Florida International University

#7 in overall quality

Out of the 24 schools in the Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse landed the #4 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and it awarded 11 masters’s recreation admin degrees in 2019-2020.

UW - La Crosse also took the #7 spot in our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse are $20,038.

Full UW - La Crosse Recreation Administration Report

#5

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, Maryland

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Frostburg State University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k. Frostburg State is located in Frostburg, Maryland and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 masters’s recreation admin degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Frostburg State, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Frostburg State University are $12,790, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Frostburg State Recreation Administration Report

University of North Texas ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of North Texas is located in Denton, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 masters’s recreation admin degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our master’s degree recreation admin students whose families make $0-$30k list, UNT has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNT are $15,618.

Full UNT Recreation Administration Report

#7

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina

Clemson University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Clemson is a large public school situated in Clemson, South Carolina. It awarded 48 masters’s recreation admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Clemson also made our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson are $23,246, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Recreation Administration at Clemson University

#8

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#21 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is located in Greensboro, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 masters’s recreation admin degrees to qualified students.

UNC Greensboro also took the #21 spot in our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are $21,918, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Recreation Administration at UNC Greensboro

#22 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Stephen F Austin State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Nacogdoches, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s recreation admin degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

SFASU also took the #22 spot in our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SFASU are $15,695, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Stephen F Austin State University Recreation Administration Report

#10

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 14 masters’s recreation admin degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree recreation admin students whose families make $0-$30k list, SRU has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SRU are $17,652, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Recreation Administration at SRU

#11

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas

With a ranking of #11, University of Arkansas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Fayetteville, Arkansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s recreation admin degrees to 27 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UARK, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Recreation Administration at University of Arkansas

#12

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Western Kentucky University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Bowling Green, Kentucky is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s recreation admin degrees to 66 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WKU, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Western Kentucky University are $18,340, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full WKU Recreation Administration Report

#13

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
#13 in overall quality

Central Michigan University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Central Michigan is a fairly large public school situated in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. It awarded 5 masters’s recreation admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Central Michigan also made our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at Central Michigan University are $19,359, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Recreation Administration at Central Michigan

#14

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho

With a ranking of #14, University of Idaho did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Moscow, Idaho, this fairly large public school awarded 12 diplomas to qualified masters’s recreation admin students in 2019-2020.

U of I did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at U of I are $29,112, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Recreation Administration at U of I

#15

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas

Texas State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #15. Texas State University is a public institution located in San Marcos, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree recreation admin students whose families make $0-$30k list, Texas State has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State University are $17,040.

Read more about Recreation Administration at Texas State

#16

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
#11 in overall quality

South Dakota State University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. South Dakota State is a fairly large school located in Brookings, South Dakota that handed out 10 masters’s recreation admin degrees in 2019-2020.

South Dakota State also made our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at South Dakota State are $16,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Recreation Administration at South Dakota State University

#9 in overall quality

Colorado State University - Fort Collins did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #17. Colorado State is a public institution located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Colorado State also made our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado State are $28,055, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Recreation Administration at Colorado State

#18

Western Illinois University

Macomb, Illinois

Western Illinois University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #18. WIU is located in Macomb, Illinois and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 26 masters’s recreation admin degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WIU, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WIU are $11,996, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Recreation Administration at WIU

#3 in overall quality

University of New Hampshire - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #19. University of New Hampshire - Main Campus is a fairly large school located in Durham, New Hampshire that handed out 8 masters’s recreation admin degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNH, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UNH Recreation Administration Report

#20

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
#19 in overall quality

Old Dominion University landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Old Dominion is located in Norfolk, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s recreation admin degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our master’s degree recreation admin students whose families make $0-$30k list, Old Dominion has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Old Dominion are $33,288, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Recreation Administration at Old Dominion

#21

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, Connecticut
#15 in overall quality

Southern Connecticut State University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. New Haven, Connecticut is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s recreation admin degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

SCSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Connecticut State University are $26,658, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Recreation Administration at Southern Connecticut State University

#22

Springfield College

Springfield, Massachusetts
#10 in overall quality

Springfield College ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Springfield College is located in Springfield, Massachusetts and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s recreation admin degrees to qualified students.

Springfield College also made our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Springfield College are $33,535.

Full Springfield College Recreation Administration Report

#23

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, Kentucky

Eastern Kentucky University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #23. Eastern is a public institution located in Richmond, Kentucky. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Eastern did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #23 on our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Eastern Kentucky University are $14,500, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Eastern Recreation Administration Report

#24

New England College

Henniker, New Hampshire
#20 in overall quality

New England College ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. This small school is located in Henniker, New Hampshire, and it awarded 9 masters’s recreation admin degrees in 2019-2020.

NEC also took the #20 spot in our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NEC are $15,764, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Recreation Administration at NEC

Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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