by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Appalachian State ranks in comparison to other schools with recreation admin programs.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #32 on College Factual's Best Schools for recreation admin list. It is also ranked #3 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in recreation administration. This is a decrease of 56% over the previous year when 133 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of recreation admin students who receive their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State is $22,764. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,052 for all recreation admin students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, recreation admin students borrow a median amount of $19,706 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all recreation admin bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the recreation admin program at Appalachian State is $388 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the recreation admin majors at Appalachian State University.
Of the 59 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in recreation admin from Appalachian State in 2021, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Appalachian State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor's in recreation admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 249 |
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