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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 289 students earned their Parks & Rec degrees in NC.

A Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness major is the 18th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 246
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 25
Post-Master’s Certificate 18
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 18

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a parks and rec major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of parks and rec majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 17.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 67.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.2%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Grads in North Carolina

87,610 people in the state and 3,460,360 in the nation are employed in jobs related to parks and rec.

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Wages for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Jobs in North Carolina

Parks & Rec grads earn an average of $47,900 in the state and $54,760 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in North Carolina that offer parks and rec degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,963 a year. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. 87% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $16,411.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

In their early career, ECU grads earn an average salary of $41,603. The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
3,653 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,827. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,924. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,078 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,426 a year. The student loan default rate is 8.20% which is lower than average. A typical student attending North Carolina Central University will pay a net price of $14,332.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,989. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,002 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#9

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

44% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,845. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%.

#10

Barton College

Wilson
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,177 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,283 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 7.90% which is lower than average.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Careers in NC

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

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 25% $44,720
Coaches and Scouts 15% $34,990
Exercise Physiologists 14% $46,200
General and Operations Managers 13% $108,750
Managers 12% $113,560
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 10% $59,610
Athletes and Sports Competitors 8% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Public & Social Service 1,324
Legal Professions 1,145
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 111

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