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2025 Best Recreation Administration Schools in Minnesota

1 College in Minnesota
62 Recreation Admin Degrees Awarded
$34,812 Avg Early-Career Salary
Recreation Administration isn't the most popular major in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #163 in popularity out of 395 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

There was only one school in Minnesota to review for the 2025 Best Recreation Administration Schools in Minnesota ranking.

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Recreation Administration Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Recreation Admin

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Recreation Administration Schools in Minnesota list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Recreation Administration in Minnesota

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the recreation admin degree levels they offer.

Top Minnesota Schools in Recreation Admin

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$36,220 Median Starting Salary

Any student who is interested in recreation administration has to take a look at Minnesota State University - Mankato. Located in the small city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public university with a large student population.

Graduates who receive their degree from the recreation admin program earn about $36,220 in the first couple years of their career.

More information about a degree in recreation administration from Minnesota State University - Mankato

Best Recreation Administration Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Recreation Administration Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Missouri 283 39
Kansas 266 22
Iowa 264 1
Nebraska 238 8
North Dakota 210 0
South Dakota 204 25

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Recreation Administration is one of 4 different types of Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies programs to choose from.

Recreation Admin Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Facilities Management 36
Golf Course Operation & Grounds Management 26

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Majors Similar to Recreation Admin

Related Major Annual Graduates
Health & Physical Education 1,001
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 47
Outdoor Education 21

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