Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduate Certificates
A graduate certificate in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness is offered at 1,378 colleges in the United States, where you can earn agraduate certificate in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about33% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.4% 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 reporting year, 70,398 students earned theirParks, 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 | 52,127 |
| Master’s Degree | 10,965 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 347 |
Earnings of Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding agraduate certificate in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness of $46,459 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness. About 62.3% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 218 |
| Women | 132 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 221 | 63.1% |
| Asian | 8 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 | 7.4% |
| Black or African American | 61 | 17.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 2.6% |
| Race Unknown | 8 | 2.3% |
| International Students | 12 | 3.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 1,489 colleges that offer a graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 683 graduate certificates 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 comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness. During the most recent year for which we have data, 682 people received their graduate certificate 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.
California State University-Fullerton is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 633 graduate certificates in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 578 people received their graduate certificate 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.
Indiana University-Bloomington is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 539 graduate certificates 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.
Mt San Antonio College is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 490 people received their graduate certificate in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 483 graduate certificates 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 Memphis is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 471 people received their graduate certificate in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 465 graduate certificates in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 464 people received their graduate certificate 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.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 438 people received their graduate certificate 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.
San Diego State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness. This school awarded 428 graduate certificates in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness. This school awarded 414 graduate certificates 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 comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness. During the most recent year for which we have data, 403 people received their graduate certificate in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness. During the most recent year for which we have data, 393 people received their graduate certificate 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.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness. This school awarded 384 graduate certificates in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness. This school awarded 384 graduate certificates in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 378 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificates in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness. During the most recent year for which we have data, 377 people received their graduate certificate 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.
California State University-Sacramento comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness. This school awarded 371 graduate certificates in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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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