Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how SCSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in recreation administration.
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SCSU holds a strong position among schools offering recreation administration. Specifically, it ranked #20 out of 57 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Connecticut State University handed out 10 bachelor’s degrees in recreation administration.
Recreation Administration majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SCSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,262 a year. This is below $57,907, the median for all majors at SCSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SCSU, recreation administration students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $24,660, the typical median for all majors at SCSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,162 | $10,498 |
| Fees | $6,444 | $6,444 |
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Among recent graduates, 20% of recreation administration bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of recreation administration bachelor’s degree graduates at SCSU are White. Roughly 70% of graduates 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 bachelor’s in recreation administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 10% of recreation administration master’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of recreation administration master’s degree graduates at SCSU are White. Roughly 80% of graduates 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 administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the recreation administration majors at Southern Connecticut State University.
The recreation administration program at SCSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 20 |
SCSU conferred 20 degrees in parks, recreation, and leisure facilities management, general in the latest year of data — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%). Some of these were earned through distance education.