by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at South Dakota State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks South Dakota State University among the top schools in the country for recreation administration, coming in at #24 out of 55 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Recreation Administration Schools | 24 of 55 |
| Best Recreation Administration Schools in South Dakota | 1 of 1 |
| Best Recreation Administration Schools in the Plains States Region | 3 of 4 |
The following degree levels are available for recreation administration at South Dakota State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, South Dakota State University conferred 15 bachelor’s degrees in recreation administration.
South Dakota State University is among the very best schools in the country for recreation administration at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Recreation Administration majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University earn a median of $44,584 a year. This is lower than $62,701, the median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at South Dakota State University, recreation administration graduates take on a median debt of $25,093 in student loans. This is higher than $25,050, the typical median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,526 | $1,526 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 87% of recreation administration bachelor’s degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The largest share of recreation administration bachelor’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University are White. Roughly 93% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a bachelor’s in recreation administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
South Dakota State University awarded 15 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, and leisure facilities management, general in the latest year of data — 13% to women and 87% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (93%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at South Dakota State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Recreation Administration | 3 |
