The report, which explores how graduates can be deployed within the workforce, recognises the benefit of more professional involvement but says there are a number of barriers to achieving this.
Senior research executive for playwork at SkillsActive Jonathan Parsons said: "The research found the sector isn't against the idea of graduate deployment but things like wages and a lack of courses are getting in the way of this."
A lack of understanding about playwork as a career is cited by respondents as a major obstacle to enticing graduates, with respondents renewing fears that the status of playwork is seen as lower than other professions.
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