Master’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies
Education Levels of Parks & Rec Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 9,816 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 |
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Master’s Degree | 9,816 |
Graduate Certificate | 349 |
Doctor’s Degree | 343 |
Earnings of Parks & Rec Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in parks & rec is $44,749. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $40,712 to a high of $48,822.

Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for parks & rec majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in parks & rec. About 56.8% of graduates in this field are male.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 5,573 |
Women | 4,243 |

The racial-ethnic distribution of parks & rec master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 216 |
Black or African American | 1,461 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1,095 |
White | 5,553 |
International Students | 701 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 790 |

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 $40,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,630 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. About 32% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Concordia University, Irvine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,749.
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 $35,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,458 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. Of these students, 43% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Concordia University, Chicago graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,749.
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 $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 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. About 36% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in parks & rec at Liberty University make a median salary of 44,749.
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 $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 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. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women. Data shows that American Military University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,749.
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 $7,176 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 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, 34% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in parks & rec at Arkansas State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 44,749.
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 $13,746 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. Of these students, 38% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Ohio University - Athens Campus parks & rec graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,749.
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 $6,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,860 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, 25% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in parks & rec at Southeastern Oklahoma State University make a median salary of 44,749.
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 $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from Georgetown. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women. Georgetown University parks & rec graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,749.
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 $37,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,184 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, 49% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in parks & rec at California Baptist University make a median salary of 44,749.
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 $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from SNHU. Of these students, 36% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SNHU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,749.
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 36% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. California State University - Long Beach parks & rec graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,749.
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 $57,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,070 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from USFCA. About 39% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in parks & rec at University of San Francisco make a median salary of 44,749.
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. Of these students, 46% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Florida parks & rec graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,749.
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. Of these students, 49% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Georgia Southern University parks & rec graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,749.
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 $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 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 41% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Logan University parks & rec graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,749.
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 $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from Clemson. Of these students, 40% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Clemson graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,749.
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 $9,003 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, 34% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in parks & rec at Texas A&M University - College Station make a median salary of 44,749.
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 $25,000 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. Of these students, 35% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Concordia University, Saint Paul graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,749.
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 $8,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 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. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in parks & rec at University of Northern Colorado make a median salary of 44,749.
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Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Public & Social Service | 51,655 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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