Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,378 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness. This degree is more popular with male students, and about41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.3% of Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 70,398 degrees were awarded toParks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 511 |
| Associate’s Degree | 6,211 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 52,127 |
| Master’s Degree | 10,965 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 347 |
Earnings of Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness of $46,459 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,327 |
| 4 years | $46,459 |
| 5 years | $54,662 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 52.1% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 27,148 |
| Women | 24,979 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,477 | 56.5% |
| Asian | 2,562 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,853 | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 6,121 | 11.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 246 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 146 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2,414 | 4.6% |
| Race Unknown | 1,101 | 2.1% |
| International Students | 1,207 | 2.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.3% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,489 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness. Learn more about the most popular below:
American Public University System tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 683 bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 682 bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 633 people received their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 578 bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 539 bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Antonio College is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 490 people received their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness. This school awarded 483 bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Memphis comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness. During the most recent year for which we have data, 471 people received their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness. During the most recent year for which we have data, 465 people received their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness. This school awarded 464 bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness. This school awarded 438 bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness. During the most recent year for which we have data, 428 people received their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness. This school awarded 414 bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 403 people received their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness. This school awarded 393 bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 384 people received their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness. This school awarded 384 bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of the Canyons is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 378 bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness. During the most recent year for which we have data, 377 people received their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness. During the most recent year for which we have data, 371 people received their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 65,261 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 2,291 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 2,155 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | 355 |
| Outdoor Education | 336 |
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student 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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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