Master’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies
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Education Levels of Parks & Rec Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 10,139 people earned their master's degree in parks & rec. This makes it the 16th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in parks & rec at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 10,139 |
| Graduate Certificate | 363 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 323 |
Earnings of Parks & Rec Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in parks & rec is $41,228. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $37,709 and the high is $45,935.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in parks & rec is $30,500. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $37,375 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $23,975.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in parks & rec. About 55.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,667 |
| Women | 4,472 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of parks & rec master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 234 |
| Black or African American | 1,482 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,088 |
| White | 6,004 |
| International Students | 515 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 816 |
Most Popular Parks & Rec Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 400 colleges that offer a master’s degree in parks & rec. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Concordia University, Irvine tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for parks & rec majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,330 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,528 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 405 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from Concordia University, Irvine. Of these students, 66% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Concordia University, Chicago comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in parks & rec. Each year, around 6,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,944 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,399 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 300 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from Concordia University, Chicago. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
Liberty University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks & rec. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 206 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from Liberty University. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
American Public University System is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks & rec. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from American Military University. About 34% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arkansas State University - Main Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks & rec. Roughly 13,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,888 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,282 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from A-State. Of these students, 31% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio University - Athens Campus. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from OHIO Athens. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in parks & rec. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,734 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Of these students, 31% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Georgetown University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks & rec. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,592 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from Georgetown. Of these students, 39% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California Baptist University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in parks & rec. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,958 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,680 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from Cal Baptist. Of these students, 48% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from SNHU. About 35% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Long Beach is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks & rec. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from CSULB. About 48% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of San Francisco comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in parks & rec. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,990 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from USFCA. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Florida. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from UF. About 52% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Georgia Southern University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in parks & rec. Roughly 26,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from GaSou. About 47% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Logan University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks & rec. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,450 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from Logan University. About 50% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Clemson University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in parks & rec. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,858 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from Clemson. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks & rec. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 51% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Concordia University, Saint Paul comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in parks & rec. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from Concordia University, Saint Paul. About 39% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Northern Colorado comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in parks & rec. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,628 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from University of Northern Colorado. About 42% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Parks & Rec Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 9,498 | |
| 344 | |
| 196 | |
| 61 | |
| 40 |
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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