The average annual wage of the occupations is $60,910 and $29 per hour. 1 vocational program could be taken for the Recreational Therapists career. Based on BLS data, a total of 15,540 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing Recreational Therapists is $37,717. The average length of the programs is 90 hours and the average completion time is 15.00 months.
The following 1 vocational program is required or helpful to prepare Recreational Therapists. Total 13 schools are offering certificate programs. If you want to check schools for bachelor's or graduate degrees, check Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy page.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | 13 | $37,717 | $698 | 90 Hours | 15.00 Months |
The following 19 occupations are related to Recreational Therapists.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | 71,730 | $106,600 | $51 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | 63,340 | $68,730 | $33 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | 84,750 | $48,430 | $23 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 115K | $63,870 | $31 |
| Occupational Therapists | 145K | $96,790 | $47 |
| Physical Therapists | 241K | $100,440 | $48 |
| Therapists, All Other | 16,490 | $75,660 | $36 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,175K | $94,480 | $45 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 35,100 | $306,640 | $147 |
| Psychiatrists | 24,830 | $256,930 | $124 |
| Physicians, All Other | 310K | $248,640 | $120 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | 116K | $43,650 | $21 |
| Psychiatric Aides | 32,310 | $41,000 | $20 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | 46,090 | $68,170 | $33 |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | 4,430 | $42,060 | $20 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | 104K | $65,860 | $32 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | 42,390 | $34,810 | $17 |
| Massage Therapists | 92,650 | $62,560 | $30 |
The following 12 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Recreational Therapists. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.