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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Schools in Missouri

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

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

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

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 231
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 10.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 67.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 13.0%
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Jobs for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Grads in Missouri

In this state, there are 61,690 people employed in jobs related to a parks and rec degree, compared to 3,460,360 nationwide.

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Wages for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Jobs in Missouri

A typical salary for a parks and rec grad in the state is $56,130, compared to a typical salary of $54,760 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Missouri that offer parks and rec degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Logan University

Chesterfield
95 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,806 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,213 after earning their degree at this institution. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
9,959 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,058. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
4,860 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $21,782. The student loan default rate of 6.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
7,267 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.60% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,925. Graduates earn an average $37,907 after graduation.

#5

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,382 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,366.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. Graduates earn an average $37,811 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

#7

Avila University

Kansas City
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,414 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $19,057. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
4,911 Total Students

The 7.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.77 years.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

In their early career, Mizzou grads earn an average salary of $46,683. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Careers in MO

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

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 22% $45,240
Coaches and Scouts 20% $28,420
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 15% $69,470
Managers 10% $93,580
General and Operations Managers 10% $81,500
Exercise Physiologists 8% $50,690

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Legal Professions 1,062
Public & Social Service 898
Military Technologies & Sciences 354
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 229

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