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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Schools in Iowa

136 students earned Parks & Rec degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

A Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness major is the 14th most popular major in this state.

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

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 101
Post-Master’s Certificate 26
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 26
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 82.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.1%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Grads in Iowa

36,120 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 Iowa

Parks & Rec grads earn an average of $47,260 in the state and $54,760 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Iowa that offer parks and rec degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
67 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. A typical student attending Iowa will pay a net price of $19,401.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,610 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $24,063. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,350 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. This private school has an average net price of $21,208.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

A typical student attending UNI will pay a net price of $16,438. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,071 a year.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,002.

#6

Grand View University

Des Moines
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,874 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,643 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Careers in IA

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

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 23% $46,140
Exercise Physiologists 17% $47,400
Coaches and Scouts 14% $23,210
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 13% $62,050
General and Operations Managers 10% $81,740
Athletes and Sports Competitors 7% $0
Managers 6% $90,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Public & Social Service 290
Legal Professions 272
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 47

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

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