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Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

If you plan to study Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies, take a look at what University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is located in Champaign, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 108 parks, recreation & leisure studies degrees were awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Many students take online classes at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Among 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) studied exclusively online and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Rankings at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Rankings can help you compare University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #1 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #1 of 1
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #1 of 5
Best Value Illinois #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #4 of 48
Best Value Nationwide #16 of 47

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #1 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #1 of 1
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #1 of 5
Best Value Illinois #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #4 of 48
Best Value Nationwide #16 of 47

Earnings for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Students who complete University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $38,512
2 years $39,046
3 years $47,929
4 years $53,920
5 years $63,292

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign earn a median of $53,920, compared with $91,048 for all University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.

Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies earnings compared with all majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign stands at $23,447.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are 29% women (31) and 71% men (77).

Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Among the 83 bachelor’s parks, recreation & leisure studies graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 28% were women (23) and 72% were men (60).

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 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 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 47
Hispanic / Latino 10
Black / African American 11
Asian 4
Two or More Races 9
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Minority students account for 41% of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, above the national average of 29%.*

Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Master’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Of the 21 master’s parks, recreation & leisure studies graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 29% were women (6) and 71% were men (15).

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 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 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 9
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 3
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Minority students account for 33% of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, above the national average of 24%.*

Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Doctoral Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Among the 4 doctoral parks, recreation & leisure studies degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign gender breakdown of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
International (Nonresident) 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

*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 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 108

Top-Paying Careers for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign go on to a range of careers. 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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