by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NC State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NC State University highly for recreation administration, placing at #3 out of 55 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Recreation Administration Schools | 3 of 55 |
| Best Recreation Administration Schools in North Carolina | 1 of 7 |
| Best Recreation Administration Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 of 23 |
The following degree levels are available for recreation administration at NC State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 34 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh handed out 34 bachelor’s degrees in recreation administration.
NC State University is among the very best schools in the country for recreation administration at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Recreation Administration graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NC State University earn a median of $45,730 a year. This is below $71,784, the median for all majors at NC State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NC State University, recreation administration graduates take on a median debt of $20,500 in student loans. This is below $22,316, the typical median for all majors at NC State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $30,583 |
| Fees | $2,264 | $2,264 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 38% of recreation administration bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of recreation administration bachelor’s degree graduates at NC State University were White. Approximately 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a bachelor’s in recreation administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NC State University conferred 34 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, and leisure facilities management, general in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (88%).
Graduate study is also available at NC State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Recreation Administration | 18 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Recreation Administration | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Recreation Administration | 13 |
