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2026 Best Recreation Administration Schools in Wisconsin

1 Colleges in the United States
26 Recreation Administration Degrees Awarded
$34,490 Avg Early-Career Salary

Recreation Administration degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools to find the best for recreation administration students.

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Best Schools for Recreation Administration in Wisconsin

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the recreation administration degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Recreation Administration

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University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in recreation administration. This large public university is located in the city of La Crosse. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse awarded about 26 recreation administration degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their recreation administration degree from University Of Wisconsin La Crosse earn around $34,490 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,005. Read more about the recreation administration program at University Of Wisconsin La Crosse

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 schools evaluated.

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