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Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies at East Carolina University

Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies at East Carolina University

If you are interested in studying Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies, take a look at what East Carolina University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

East Carolina University is located in Greenville, NC.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 24 parks, recreation & leisure studies degrees were awarded at East Carolina University.

Online Class Availability at East Carolina University

Online coursework is an option at East Carolina University. Among 26,940 students, 8,356 (31%) studied exclusively online and 11,786 (44%) took at least some classes online.

Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Rankings at East Carolina University

Rankings can help you compare East Carolina University’s Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #2 of 10
Best Value North Carolina #2 of 2
Best Value Southeast (Region) #5 of 10
Best Value Nationwide #28 of 47
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #35 of 48

Earnings for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Graduates from East Carolina University

Those who finish East Carolina University’s Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies at East Carolina University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $26,887
2 years $24,421
3 years $33,559
4 years $38,749
5 years $46,129

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies graduates from East Carolina University report median earnings of $38,749, compared with $61,153 for all East Carolina University graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.

Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies earnings compared with all majors at East Carolina University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies graduates from East Carolina University comes in at $19,587.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies graduates at East Carolina University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies graduates at East Carolina University are 50% women (12) and 50% men (12).

Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Program at East Carolina University

Of the 16 bachelor’s parks, recreation & leisure studies graduates at East Carolina University, 25% were women (4) and 75% were men (12).

East Carolina University gender breakdown of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at East Carolina University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 13
Black / African American 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors at East Carolina University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at East Carolina University, lower than the national average of 29%.*

Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Master’s Program at East Carolina University

Among the 8 master’s parks, recreation & leisure studies degrees awarded at East Carolina University, 100% were women (8) and 0% were men (0).

East Carolina University gender breakdown of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies master’s degree recipients at East Carolina University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
Black / African American 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors at East Carolina University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies master’s degree recipients at East Carolina University, lower than 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 East Carolina University

This Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies program at East Carolina University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 24

Best-Paid Careers for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Graduates

Students who finish Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies program at East Carolina University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $84,688

References

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