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Master’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies

9,894 Yearly Graduations
$40,985 Median Salary
44% Women
There are 400 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in parks and rec. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 6.1% of parks and rec graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Parks & Rec Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9,894 students earned their master's degree in parks and 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 and rec at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 9,894
Doctor’s Degree 326
Graduate Certificate 232

Earnings of Parks & Rec Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in parks and rec is $40,985. 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 $37,833 to a high of $45,899.

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Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue master's degrees in parks and rec. About 56.2% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 5,561
Women 4,333
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The racial-ethnic distribution of parks and rec master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 203
Black or African American 1,415
Hispanic or Latino 957
White 5,956
International Students 605
Other Races/Ethnicities 758
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There are 400 colleges that offer a master’s degree in parks and rec. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Concordia University, Irvine

Irvine, California
405 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Concordia University, Irvine tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for parks and 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 $37,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,564 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 405 people received their master's degree in parks and rec from Concordia University, Irvine. About 29% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Concordia University, Chicago

River Forest, Illinois
300 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Concordia University, Chicago is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks and rec. Each year, around 6,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,090 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 300 master's degrees were handed out to parks and rec majors at Concordia University, Chicago. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.

#3

California University of Pennsylvania

California, Pennsylvania
275 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

California University of Pennsylvania comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in parks and rec. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. The parks and rec program at California University of Pennsylvania awarded 275 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 56% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
206 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for parks and rec majors who are seeking their master's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 206 master's degrees were handed out to parks and rec majors at Liberty University. Of these students, 42% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
198 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for parks and rec majors who are seeking their master's degree is American Public University System. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 198 master's degrees were handed out to parks and rec majors at American Military University. Of these students, 44% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

181 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arkansas State University - Main Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks and rec. Roughly 13,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 181 master's degrees were handed out to parks and rec majors at A-State. Of these students, 36% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

169 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks and rec. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 169 master's degrees were handed out to parks and rec majors at OHIO Athens. About 33% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

159 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southeastern Oklahoma State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in parks and 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 2020-2021 academic year, 159 people received their master's degree in parks and rec from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. About 27% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
150 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgetown University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in parks and rec. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. The parks and rec program at Georgetown University awarded 150 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 34% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
129 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in parks and rec. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 129 people received their master's degree in parks and rec from SNHU. Of these students, 30% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

California Baptist University

Riverside, California
129 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

California Baptist University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks and rec. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,918 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,590 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 129 master's degrees were handed out to parks and rec majors at Cal Baptist. Of these students, 53% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

California State University - Long Beach

Long Beach, California
116 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

California State University - Long Beach is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks and 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 2020-2021 academic year, 116 people received their master's degree in parks and rec from CSULB. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.

#13

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
97 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for parks and 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. The parks and rec program at University of Florida awarded 97 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 39% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, California
97 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for parks and rec majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of San Francisco. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,180 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 97 master's degrees were handed out to parks and rec majors at USFCA. About 40% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
96 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia Southern University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks and 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 2020-2021 academic year, 96 people received their master's degree in parks and rec from GaSou. Of these students, 45% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Logan University

Chesterfield, Missouri
95 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for parks and rec majors who are seeking their master's degree is Logan University. Each year, around 1,800 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 $8,100 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 95 people received their master's degree in parks and rec from Logan University. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.

#17

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
91 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Clemson University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks and 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 $10,600 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 91 master's degrees were handed out to parks and rec majors at Clemson. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.

#18

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
85 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for parks and rec majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 85 master's degrees were handed out to parks and rec majors at Texas A&M College Station. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.

#19

Concordia University, Saint Paul

Saint Paul, Minnesota
79 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for parks and rec majors who are seeking their master's degree is Concordia University, Saint Paul. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 79 people received their master's degree in parks and rec from Concordia University, Saint Paul. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.

#20

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, Colorado
75 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Northern Colorado comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in parks and rec. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,127 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,192 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 75 people received their master's degree in parks and rec from University of Northern Colorado. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.

Parks & Rec Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Health & Physical Education 9,242
Recreation Administration 396
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 198
Other Parks & Recreation Studies 30
Outdoor Education 28

Below are some popular majors that are similar to parks and rec that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Public & Social Service 49,660
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 11,614
Legal Professions 7,113
Military Technologies & Sciences 1,035

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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