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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies at Johnson & Wales University - Online

What traits are you looking for in a parks and rec school? To help you decide if Johnson & Wales University - Online is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's parks and rec program.

JWU Online is located in Providence, Rhode Island and has a total student population of 2,152. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 students received their master's degree in parks and rec.

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.

JWU Online Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Degrees Available

  • Master’s Degree in Parks & Rec

Online Classes Are Available at JWU Online

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.

For those who are interested in distance learning, JWU Online does offer online courses in parks and rec for the following degree levels:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master’s Degree

JWU Online Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Rankings

Parks & Rec Student Demographics at JWU Online

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks and rec majors at Johnson & Wales University - Online.

JWU Online Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program

30% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 10 students who graduated with a master’s in parks and rec from JWU Online in 2021, 70% were men and 30% were women.

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In the parks and rec master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of degree recipients. That is 21% better than the national average.*

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

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 4
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 3

Concentrations Within Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Johnson & Wales University - Online. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Health & Physical Education 10

Careers That Parks & Rec Grads May Go Into

A degree in parks and 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 RI, the home state for Johnson & Wales University - Online.

Occupation Jobs in RI Average Salary in RI
General and Operations Managers 5,730 $155,910
Coaches and Scouts 1,050 $46,410
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 960 $45,170
Managers 830 $114,660
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 480 $62,420

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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