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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Schools in Kentucky

279 students earned Parks & Rec degrees in Kentucky in the 2020-2021 year.

A Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness major is the 11th most popular major in this state.

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

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 226
Post-Master’s Certificate 50
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 50
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 19.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 68.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 2.2%
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Jobs for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Grads in Kentucky

There are 40,280 people in the state and 3,460,360 people in the nation working in parks and rec jobs.

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

In this state, parks and rec grads earn an average of $47,140. Nationwide, they make an average of $54,760.

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There are 8 colleges in Kentucky that offer parks and rec degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. A typical student attending WKU will pay a net price of $12,522. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 98% of students get financical aid.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $43,231 after graduation.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Graduates earn an average $34,723 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate.

#5

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
12,771 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,356 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate.

#6

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,625 a year. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at Morehead State University. A typical student attending Morehead State University will pay a net price of $12,096. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Union College Kentucky

Barbourville
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
1,179 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,293 a year. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Careers in KY

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

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 20% $46,210
Athletes and Sports Competitors 17% $31,560
Coaches and Scouts 12% $28,260
Managers 9% $89,310
Exercise Physiologists 8% $42,270
General and Operations Managers 8% $70,330
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 5% $66,630

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Public & Social Service 1,040
Legal Professions 355
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 340

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

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