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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Recreation Administration (Income $30-$48k)

24 Ranked Colleges
384 Degrees Awarded
$22,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master's For Those Making $30-$48k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Recreation Administration is the 147th most popular major in the country with 3,605 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, recreation administration graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $29,523 and had an average of $24,159 in loans still to pay off.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 384 recreation administration graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 24 colleges that offer a degree in recreation administration. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great recreation administration programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the recreation administration program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for master’s degree recreation admin students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 24 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Recreation Administration (Income $30-$48k)

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Out of the 24 schools in the Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. University of Florida is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 1 masters’s recreation admin degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UF Recreation Administration Report

Out of the 24 schools in the Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the #2 spot on the list. Florida International University is a large school located in Miami, Florida that handed out 20 masters’s recreation admin degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full FIU Recreation Administration Report

#3

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina

Out of the 24 schools in the Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the #3 spot on the list. North Carolina State University is a large school located in Raleigh, North Carolina that handed out 37 masters’s recreation admin degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State also made our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Recreation Administration at NC State

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Texas. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. UNT is a public institution located in Denton, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 15 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNT also made our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Recreation Administration at University of North Texas

#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k. UW - La Crosse is a fairly large public school situated in La Crosse, Wisconsin. It awarded 11 masters’s recreation admin degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree recreation admin students whose families make $30-$48k list, UW - La Crosse has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW - La Crosse are $20,038, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Recreation Administration at UW - La Crosse

#6

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, Maryland

Frostburg State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #6. Frostburg State is located in Frostburg, Maryland and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 masters’s recreation admin degrees to qualified students.

Frostburg State also made our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #16. Average graduate tuition and fees at Frostburg State are $12,790, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Frostburg State University Recreation Administration Report

#7

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #7, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 14 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

SRU also made our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at SRU are $17,652, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Recreation Administration at SRU

#8

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#21 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. This fairly large school is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, and it awarded 10 masters’s recreation admin degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Greensboro also took the #21 spot in our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Greensboro are $21,918, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of North Carolina at Greensboro Recreation Administration Report

#22 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Stephen F Austin State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. SFASU is a fairly large public school situated in Nacogdoches, Texas. It awarded 4 masters’s recreation admin degrees in 2019-2020.

SFASU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at SFASU are $15,695, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Recreation Administration at Stephen F Austin State University

#10

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Arkansas is a large school located in Fayetteville, Arkansas that handed out 27 masters’s recreation admin degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree recreation admin students whose families make $30-$48k list, UARK has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Recreation Administration at UARK

#11

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho

University of Idaho did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #11. Located in Moscow, Idaho, this fairly large public school handed out 12 degrees to qualified masters’s recreation admin students in 2019-2020.

U of I not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at U of I are $29,112, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Recreation Administration at University of Idaho

#12

Western Illinois University

Macomb, Illinois

Western Illinois University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #12. Western Illinois University is located in Macomb, Illinois and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 26 masters’s recreation admin degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WIU, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WIU are $11,996, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Recreation Administration at WIU

#13

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas

Texas State University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Texas State is a public institution located in San Marcos, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State University are $17,040, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Recreation Administration at Texas State

#14

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina

Clemson University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Clemson University is a large public school situated in Clemson, South Carolina. It awarded 48 masters’s recreation admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Clemson also made our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #1. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson University are $23,246.

Full Clemson Recreation Administration Report

#15

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
#13 in overall quality

Central Michigan University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #15. This fairly large school is located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, and it awarded 5 masters’s recreation admin degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree recreation admin students whose families make $30-$48k list, Central Michigan has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Central Michigan are $19,359, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Recreation Administration at Central Michigan

#16

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, South Dakota State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Brookings, South Dakota, this fairly large public school handed out 10 diplomas to qualified masters’s recreation admin students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree recreation admin students whose families make $30-$48k list, South Dakota State has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at South Dakota State University are $16,743, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Recreation Administration at South Dakota State University

#9 in overall quality

Colorado State University - Fort Collins came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Colorado State is a large public school situated in Fort Collins, Colorado. It awarded 3 masters’s recreation admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Colorado State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado State are $28,055, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Colorado State Recreation Administration Report

#3 in overall quality

University of New Hampshire - Main Campus came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Durham, New Hampshire, and it awarded 8 masters’s recreation admin degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree recreation admin students whose families make $30-$48k list, UNH has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNH are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UNH Recreation Administration Report

#19

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Western Kentucky University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Western Kentucky University is a fairly large public school situated in Bowling Green, Kentucky. It awarded 66 masters’s recreation admin degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WKU, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WKU are $18,340, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Recreation Administration at Western Kentucky University

#20

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
#19 in overall quality

Old Dominion University landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This large school is located in Norfolk, Virginia, and it awarded 4 masters’s recreation admin degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree recreation admin students whose families make $30-$48k list, Old Dominion has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Old Dominion University are $33,288, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Recreation Administration at Old Dominion

#21

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, Connecticut
#15 in overall quality

Southern Connecticut State University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Southern Connecticut State University is a medium-sized school located in New Haven, Connecticut that handed out 17 masters’s recreation admin degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SCSU, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SCSU are $26,658.

Full SCSU Recreation Administration Report

#22

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, Kentucky

Eastern Kentucky University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Richmond, Kentucky, this fairly large public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified masters’s recreation admin students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Eastern, the school also landed the #23 spot in our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Eastern Kentucky University are $14,500.

Full Eastern Kentucky University Recreation Administration Report

#23

Springfield College

Springfield, Massachusetts
#10 in overall quality

Springfield College ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s recreation admin students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree recreation admin students whose families make $30-$48k list, Springfield College has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Springfield College are $33,535.

Read more about Recreation Administration at Springfield College

#24

New England College

Henniker, New Hampshire
#20 in overall quality

New England College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Recreation Admin Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Henniker, New Hampshire is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s recreation admin degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

NEC also took the #20 spot in our “Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at New England College are $15,764, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Recreation Administration at NEC

Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

Credits

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