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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Schools in California

1,097 Parks & Rec students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness is the 16th most popular major out of a total 34 majors commonly available.

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

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,094
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 10.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.0%
  • White: 42.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.0%
  • Other Races: 11.5%
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Jobs for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Grads in California

In this state, there are 394,780 people employed in jobs related to a parks and rec degree, compared to 3,460,360 nationwide.

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

In this state, parks and rec grads earn an average of $89,030. Nationwide, they make an average of $54,760.

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

405 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
4,071 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $47,319 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,317 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.78 years to graduate. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,059 a year.

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at USFCA. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,072 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.76 years to graduate.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
4,616 Total Students

In their early career, PLNU grads earn an average salary of $48,004. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,575.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,003. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,657 after earning their degree at this institution.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,523. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,178 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.98 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,542.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
25,497 Total Students

In their early career, Fresno State grads earn an average salary of $42,306. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $6,230.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Careers in CA

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

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 24% $56,910
Coaches and Scouts 15% $39,750
General and Operations Managers 12% $114,110
Managers 11% $129,300
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 8% $106,140

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Legal Professions 5,637
Public & Social Service 5,554
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 688
Military Technologies & Sciences 281

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