Warsaw, Indiana has 6 accredited schools offering recreation management programs, with tuition ranging from $11,082 to $36,560 per year for indexed programs. Warsaw has a population of about 16,592. Median household income is $57,170 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Indiana, the top-earning recreation management-related role is Lodging Manager at a median $67,070 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Recreation Management Schools to Warsaw
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer recreation management programs near Warsaw, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Warsaw 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 Warsaw.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
70%
Graduation rate
38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,327
Avg net price
$23,206/yr
TuitionIn‑state$31,361
Out‑of‑state$31,361
Key stats- Retention rate: 63%
- Programs offered: 42
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,165
Avg net price
$25,355/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 28
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,833
Avg net price
$14,940/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 98
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,387
Avg net price
$10,873/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 67%
- Programs offered: 59
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana recreation management page.
Recreation Management Wages Near Warsaw
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Indiana, statewide) |
|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Manager | $62,760 |
| Recreation Worker | $30,190 |
| Lodging Manager | $67,070 |
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.
Warsaw at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 16,592 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $57,170 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 33.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Warsaw-Area Cities With Recreation Management Programs
- Goshen, IN – 22.8 mi away (34,458 pop)
- Elkhart, IN – 31.5 mi away (147,181 pop)
- Mishawaka, IN – 34.0 mi away (51,020 pop)
- South Bend, IN – 37.0 mi away (279,698 pop)
- Fort Wayne, IN – 38.2 mi away (326,814 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited recreation management schools are near Warsaw, IN?
Our directory has 6 accredited schools offering recreation management programs near Warsaw. The closest is Indiana Institute of Technology in Fort Wayne, IN (39.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Chicago State University (96.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying recreation management roles in Indiana?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying recreation management-related roles in Indiana are: Lodging Manager ($67,070), Entertainment and Recreation Manager ($62,760), Recreation Worker ($30,190). Wages for Warsaw workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Goshen instead of Warsaw?
Goshen, IN is 22.8 miles from Warsaw 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 Warsaw an affordable place to study recreation management?
Warsaw’s median household income of $57,170 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Warsaw while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Indiana 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.
Learn More About Recreation Management Programs
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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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