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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Schools in Minnesota

In 2020-2021, 151 students earned their Parks & Rec degrees in MN.

A Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness major is the 17th most popular major in this state.

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

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 149
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, 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 Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 9.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 66.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.3%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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Jobs for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Grads in Minnesota

There are 69,960 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 Minnesota

Parks & Rec grads earn an average of $54,630 in the state and $54,760 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Minnesota that offer parks and rec degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
5,585 Total Students

The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,056 after earning their degree at this institution.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. In their early career, UMN Twin Cities grads earn an average salary of $51,092. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,878.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at St. Cloud State University. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,406 after earning their degree at this institution. 93% of students get financical aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
7,106 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Careers in MN

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

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 20% $49,320
Coaches and Scouts 15% $37,760
Exercise Physiologists 10% $56,720
General and Operations Managers 7% $93,540
Managers 7% $118,410
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 4% $0
Athletes and Sports Competitors 4% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Public & Social Service 2,616
Legal Professions 821
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 448

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