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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness in California

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Schools in California

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

In this state, there are 575,370 people employed in jobs related to a Parks & Rec degree, compared to 5,850,910 nationwide.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

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

Parks & Rec grads earn an average of $111,854 in the state and $101,914 nationwide.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 30 colleges in California that offer Parks & Rec degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 25 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,215 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 87%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,033 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,364 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,235 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 34% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,082 a year. The school admits about 47% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

#5

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita

Graduates earn a median salary of $35,362 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,176 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,434 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 94% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,356 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 96% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $58,993 in their first year after graduation. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $62,033 after earning their degree at this institution. About 60% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $34,196 a year. With an admission rate of 98%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,248 after earning their degree at this institution. About 92% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,772 after earning their degree at this institution. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,541 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,270 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,533 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 74% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,850 a year. The school admits about 74% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,878 after earning their degree at this institution. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

#17

Shasta College

Redding

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $73,525 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,197 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $62,831 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 30%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,145 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 96% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,959 a year. The school admits about 97% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,154 after earning their degree at this institution. About 95% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,973 a year. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 66%.

#23

Victor Valley College

Victorville

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $31,565 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,425 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $29,382 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,420 a year.

#25

University of San Francisco

San Francisco

Graduates earn a median salary of $59,470 in their first year after graduation. About 51% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Careers in CA

Some of the careers Parks & Rec majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 12% $84,688
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services 8% $22,330
Athletes and Sports Competitors 7% $39,714
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 4% $24,378
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling 4% $170,172
Exercise Physiologists 2% $144,072
Security Managers 1% $104,128
Athletic Trainers 0% $79,834
Coaches and Scouts 0% $78,709
Facilities Managers -1% $157,669
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors -2% $54,441
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers -2% $43,138

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