Milton, Georgia has 2 accredited schools offering recreation management programs, with tuition ranging from $6,088 to $40,866 per year for indexed programs. Milton has a population of about 41,305. Median household income is $151,235 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 77.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, the top-earning recreation management-related role is Entertainment and Recreation Manager at a median $88,410 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Recreation Management Schools to Milton
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer recreation management programs near Milton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Milton city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most
recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS).
To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked
against schools at the same credential level:
BOCSCORE
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Milton.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
52%
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,587
Avg net price
$12,786/yr
TuitionIn‑state$6,088
Out‑of‑state$17,800
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 27
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia recreation management page.
Recreation Management Wages Near Milton
Milton is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area (BLS area code 12060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Manager | $88,410 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $88,322 |
| Recreation Worker | $36,080 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $36,044 |
| Lodging Manager | $64,060 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $63,996 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Milton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 41,305 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $151,235 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 77.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Milton-Area Cities With Recreation Management Programs
- Alpharetta, GA – 5.0 mi away (65,338 pop)
- Roswell, GA – 7.0 mi away (94,598 pop)
- Johns Creek, GA – 9.5 mi away (83,873 pop)
- Woodstock, GA – 11.4 mi away (30,929 pop)
- Peachtree Corners, GA – 12.5 mi away (42,773 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited recreation management schools are near Milton, GA?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering recreation management programs near Milton. The closest is University of West Georgia in Carrollton, GA (59.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Clemson University (92.3 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying recreation management roles near Milton?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying recreation management-related roles near Milton are: Entertainment and Recreation Manager ($88,410), Lodging Manager ($64,060), Recreation Worker ($36,080). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Alpharetta instead of Milton?
Alpharetta, GA is 5.0 miles from Milton and has its own set of local recreation management programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Milton an affordable place to study recreation management?
Milton’s median household income of $151,235 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Milton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: August 11, 2026.
Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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