Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies at California State University-Chico
What traits are you looking for in a school for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies, consider the program at California State University-Chico. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Chico is located in Chico, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 65 parks, recreation & leisure studies degrees were granted at California State University-Chico.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-Chico
Distance learning is available at California State University-Chico. Of 15,257 students, 2,599 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,894 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Rankings at California State University-Chico
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Chico’s Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #6 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 12 |
| Best Value | California | #7 of 9 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #7 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 48 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #15 of 47 |
Earnings for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Graduates from California State University-Chico
Students who complete California State University-Chico’s Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,427 |
| 2 years | $38,072 |
| 3 years | $44,297 |
| 4 years | $54,762 |
| 5 years | $56,924 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies graduates from California State University-Chico report median earnings of $54,762, compared with $57,793 for all California State University-Chico graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies graduates from California State University-Chico is $18,179.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies graduates at California State University-Chico, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies graduates at California State University-Chico are 63% women (41) and 37% men (24).
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Chico
Of the 64 bachelor’s parks, recreation & leisure studies graduates at California State University-Chico, 64% were women (41) and 36% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 35 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 41% of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico, higher than the national average of 29%.*
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Master’s Program at California State University-Chico
Of the 1 master’s parks, recreation & leisure studies degrees awarded at California State University-Chico, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies master’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 100% of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies master’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico, above the national average of 24%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Concentrations at California State University-Chico
This Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies program at California State University-Chico includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 65 |
Top-Paying Careers for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies program at California State University-Chico go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,688 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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