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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Schools in Alabama

In 2020-2021, 216 students earned their Parks & Rec degrees in AL.

As a degree choice, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness is the 16th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Majors in Alabama

Parks & Rec majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 180
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 36

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a parks and rec major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of parks and rec majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 19.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
  • White: 52.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.7%
  • Other Races: 14.4%
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Jobs for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Grads in Alabama

38,510 people in the state and 3,460,360 in the nation are employed in jobs related to parks and rec.

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Wages for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a parks and rec grad in the state is $44,030, compared to a typical salary of $54,760 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Alabama that offer parks and rec degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 7.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
338 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 45%. The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, The Academy grads earn an average salary of $40,709.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $35,791 after graduation. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,917. 77% of the teachers are full time.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. 78% of the teachers are full time. The 6.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
5,212 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,678. In their early career, AUM grads earn an average salary of $33,326. Most students complete their degree in 4.92 years.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
5,977 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,704 a year. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 89% of students get financical aid.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $16,826. The 6.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Careers in AL

Some of the careers parks and rec majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 26% $40,810
Coaches and Scouts 10% $29,880
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 10% $64,040
General and Operations Managers 10% $100,980
Managers 6% $101,560
Exercise Physiologists 0% $43,710

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to parks and rec.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Public & Social Service 1,018
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 454
Legal Professions 363

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