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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Schools in Florida

448 students earned Parks & Rec degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness is the 19th most popular major in the state.

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

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 439
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 15.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.8%
  • White: 55.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.3%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Grads in Florida

185,350 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 Florida

In this state, parks and rec grads earn an average of $55,280. Nationwide, they make an average of $54,760.

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

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville
101 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Florida State grads earn an average salary of $45,061. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,346.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UCF. The student to faculty ratio is 31 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $8,618.

#5

University of Miami

Coral Gables
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $46,098.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,401 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

#7

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,053 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
9,546 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,640. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,764 a year. 100% of the teachers are full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
7,515 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,282 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, NUS Florida grads earn an average salary of $43,703. The full-time teacher rate is 39%.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Careers in FL

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

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 30% $44,610
Exercise Physiologists 22% $50,270
General and Operations Managers 20% $92,180
Coaches and Scouts 20% $35,610
Athletes and Sports Competitors 19% $47,580
Managers 17% $90,740
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 17% $64,980

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Legal Professions 2,585
Public & Social Service 1,526
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 970
Military Technologies & Sciences 47

View all majors related to Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

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