by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 28 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 706 bachelor's degrees in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy students working on their bachelor's degree.
The therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy Bachelor's Degree Schools.
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Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy needs to take a look at Temple University. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy from Temple University
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy needs to take a look at University of Utah. U of U is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Salt Lake City.More information about a bachelor’s in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy from University of Utah
Springfield College is a good decision for students interested in a bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. Springfield College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Springfield.More information about a bachelor’s in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy from Springfield College
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is a great option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. Located in the city of La Crosse, UW - La Crosse is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Located in the small suburb of Ithaca, Ithaca is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy from Ithaca College
ECU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Greenville.More information about a bachelor’s in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy from East Carolina University
SRU is a medium-sized public university located in the distant town of Slippery Rock.More information about a bachelor’s in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
ASU - Tempe is a very large public university located in the city of Tempe.More information about a bachelor’s in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy from Arizona State University - Tempe
Located in the large city of Toledo, University of Toledo is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy from University of Toledo
Located in the suburb of Union, Kean is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy from Kean University
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Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy is one of 16 different types of Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Science | 990 |
| Occupational Therapy | 793 |
| Music Therapy | 492 |
| Art Therapy | 358 |
| Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 346 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 301 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling | 271 |
| Animal-Assisted Therapy | 58 |
| Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist | 48 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, General | 28 |
