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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Schools in Arkansas

292 students earned Parks & Rec degrees in Arkansas in the 2020-2021 year.

A Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

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

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 291
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, 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 Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 21.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 65.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Grads in Arkansas

27,970 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 Arkansas

Parks & Rec grads earn an average of $47,560 in the state and $54,760 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Arkansas that offer parks and rec degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

181 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,189. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

#2

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,507. Graduates earn an average $43,807 after graduation. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,335 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,259 a year.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
4,432 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 68%. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,321.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
3,163 Total Students

In their early career, Henderson State University grads earn an average salary of $32,627. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $35,410 after graduation. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 6.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
2,645 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,554 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at UAM.

#8

John Brown University

Siloam Springs
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
2,343 Total Students

The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at JBU. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

#8

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.80% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,721.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,617 Total Students

The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Harding. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Careers in AR

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

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Managers 16% $75,190
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 13% $48,610
General and Operations Managers 13% $68,300
Exercise Physiologists 13% $0
Coaches and Scouts 11% $32,800

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Public & Social Service 372
Legal Professions 256
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 45

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