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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Schools in Mississippi

160 Parks & Rec students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness is the 9th most popular major in the state.

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

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 147
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 49.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.5%
  • White: 38.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.4%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Grads in Mississippi

There are 29,100 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 Mississippi

Parks & Rec grads earn an average of $49,650 in the state and $54,760 nationwide.

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

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Southern Miss grads earn an average salary of $33,869.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,152. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
4,999 Total Students

An average student at Belhaven will pay a net price of $16,228. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

#4

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The 6.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $16,122.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $38,763 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 85%. A typical student attending Ole Miss will pay a net price of $12,161.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
2,032 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,629. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,667 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%. 100% of students get financical aid. In their early career, MC grads earn an average salary of $37,704.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Careers in MS

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

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Coaches and Scouts 14% $37,400
Exercise Physiologists 13% $36,830
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 8% $59,350
General and Operations Managers 7% $59,800
Managers 6% $72,130

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Public & Social Service 244
Legal Professions 240
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 44
Military Technologies & Sciences 4

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