Below are the key facts about this program at Appalachian State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Appalachian State University as a strong choice for recreation administration, coming in at #22 out of 55 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Recreation Administration Schools | 22 of 55 |
| Best Recreation Administration Schools in North Carolina | 3 of 7 |
| Best Recreation Administration Schools in the Southeast Region | 10 of 23 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in recreation administration at Appalachian State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 67 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Appalachian State University conferred 67 bachelor’s degrees in recreation administration.
Appalachian State University ranks competitively among schools offering recreation administration at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Recreation Administration majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University earn a median of $33,949 a year. This is lower than $50,311, the median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Appalachian State University, recreation administration graduates take on a median debt of $19,706 in student loans. This is lower than $22,075, the typical median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,875 |
| Fees | $3,337 | $3,337 |
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Among recent graduates, 63% of recreation administration bachelor’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The largest share of recreation administration bachelor’s degree graduates at Appalachian State University are White. Approximately 90% of graduates 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 administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Appalachian State University conferred 67 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, and leisure facilities management, general recently — 37% to women and 63% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (90%).