Careers in Recreation Therapy and Wellness
No matter your interests, York College’s experienced faculty will guide you toward real-world opportunities that allow you to build a strong professional network in your preferred field.
These are just a few of the many career opportunities available to graduates of the Therapeutic Recreation and Wellness program:
- Adaptive Sports Coordinator
- Adventure Guide
- Recreational Therapist
- Armed Forces MWR Director
- Environmental Educator
- Life Enrichment Director
- Campus Recreation Director
- Park Ranger
- Resort Activity Director
- Special Events Planner
- Youth and Family Recreation Specialist
- Wellness Director
- Recreational Sports Director
Recreation Therapy Salary Information
A degree in Therapeutic Recreation and Wellness prepares you for a wide variety of careers. The jobs available to you will vary widely, depending on your area of emphasis, geographic location, and the experience you build over the years.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, recreational therapists earn a median salary around $51,000, with top earners reaching salaries over $80,000.
In addition to recreation therapy, there are a number of lucrative career paths in other disciplines that Therapeutic Recreation and Wellness graduates may consider. For example:
Benefits of a Degree in Therapeutic Recreation and Wellness
York College’s bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation and Wellness opens up countless opportunities for graduates. Whether you choose to focus on Therapeutic Recreation or Wellness Management — you’ll be well prepared for a career in a field that fuels your passion for helping others.
Recreation, wellness, and recreational therapy are rapidly growing fields, and data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that jobs in these areas will continue growing over the next several years.
A therapeutic recreation and wellness degree also offers flexibility in future work environments. From corporate offices to the great outdoors, athletic fields to community centers, and hospitals to inclusive recreation programs — the skills you learn in this major will provide value wherever your career takes you. Graduates of York College’s Therapeutic Recreation and Wellness program have found successful employment with a wide range of organizations, including:
- WellSpan Rehabilitation
- Dover Township Parks and Recreation
- Easter Seals
- Open Sky Wilderness
- SpiriTrust Lutheran
- RICA Baltimore
- Little Rookies Baseball
- Willow Valley Communities
- Masonic Village in Elizabethtown
- Warren Township Parks and Recreation
- Howard County Therapeutic Recreation
- YMCA of the Roses
- York JCC