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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness in New York

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Schools in New York

Jobs for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Grads in New York

331,700 people in the state and 5,850,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Parks & Rec.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Jobs Nationwide vs. NY

Wages for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Jobs in New York

Parks & Rec grads earn an average of $129,340 in the state and $101,914 nationwide.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Wages Nationwide vs. NY

There are 7 colleges in New York that offer Parks & Rec degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $34,559 a year. About 51% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

#2

SUNY Brockport

Brockport

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,653 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 71%, getting in takes some planning. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,956 in their first year after graduation. About 42% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 91%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,798 after earning their degree at this institution. About 82% of those who apply are admitted. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $17,568 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $34,511 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 66%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

#7

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta

Graduates earn a median salary of $33,955 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 70%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Careers in NY

Some of the careers Parks & Rec majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 12% $84,688
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services 8% $22,330
Athletes and Sports Competitors 7% $39,714
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 4% $24,378
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling 4% $170,172
Exercise Physiologists 2% $144,072
Security Managers 1% $104,128
Athletic Trainers 0% $79,834
Coaches and Scouts 0% $78,709
Facilities Managers -1% $157,669
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors -2% $54,441
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers -2% $43,138

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