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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Schools in Louisiana

In 2020-2021, 152 students earned their Parks & Rec degrees in LA.

As a degree choice, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness is the 15th most popular major in the state.

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

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 152

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, a parks and rec major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of parks and rec majors in Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 38.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 44.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.6%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Grads in Louisiana

43,000 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 Louisiana

A typical salary for a parks and rec grad in the state is $46,650, compared to a typical salary of $54,760 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Louisiana that offer parks and rec degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,438 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,399 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,964.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

#3

McNeese State University

Lake Charles
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $35,891 after graduation. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at McNeese.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,888 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
11,447 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,254 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,483. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $36,197 after graduation.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
11,126 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Louisiana Tech. Graduates earn an average $40,209 after graduation.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Careers in LA

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

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Coaches and Scouts 13% $33,700
General and Operations Managers 11% $92,600
Managers 9% $79,900

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Legal Professions 882
Public & Social Service 842
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 262

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

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