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. Also, learn how EIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in recreation admin.
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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #44 on College Factual's Best Schools for recreation admin list. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in recreation administration. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of recreation admin students who receive their bachelor's degree at EIU is $33,478. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,052 for all recreation admin bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at EIU, recreation admin students borrow a median amount of $22,500 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the recreation admin majors at Eastern Illinois University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 students earned a bachelor's degree in recreation admin from EIU. About 42% of these graduates were women and the other 58% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in recreation admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 95 |
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