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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies at Adelphi University

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies at Adelphi University

If you are interested in studying parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies, you may want to check out the program at Adelphi University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Adelphi is located in Garden City, New York and approximately 7,584 students attend the school each year.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies section at the bottom of this page.

Adelphi Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Degrees Available

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Parks & Rec
  • Master’s Degree in Parks & Rec

Online Classes Are Available at Adelphi

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

Adelphi does offer online education options in parks & rec for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

  • Master’s Degree

Adelphi Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Rankings

Parks & Rec Student Demographics at Adelphi

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Adelphi University.

Adelphi Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program

33% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of parks & rec master's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.

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The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Adelphi University with a master's in parks & rec.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 7
International Students 3
Other Races/Ethnicities 1

Concentrations Within Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies

The following parks & rec concentations are available at Adelphi University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Adelphi University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Health & Physical Education 24

Careers That Parks & Rec Grads May Go Into

A degree in parks & rec can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NY, the home state for Adelphi University.

Occupation Jobs in NY Average Salary in NY
General and Operations Managers 163,250 $156,260
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 24,160 $59,520
Managers 16,600 $124,160
Coaches and Scouts 10,320 $56,320
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 5,400 $59,460

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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