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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness in North Carolina

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Schools in North Carolina

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

In this state, there are 149,330 people employed in jobs related to a Parks & Rec degree, compared to 5,850,910 nationwide.

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

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

A typical salary for a Parks & Rec grad in the state is $85,579, compared to a typical salary of $101,914 nationwide.

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

There are 13 colleges in North Carolina that offer Parks & Rec degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 13 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,058 a year. With an admission rate of 19%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,355 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 74%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,785 a year. The school admits about 90% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,866 a year. With an admission rate of 40%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,602 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 90%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,893 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,581 a year. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 67%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,880 after earning their degree at this institution. About 67% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,015 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 87%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

#10

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $52,635 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 22% of applicants. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,098 a year. With an admission rate of 46%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

#12

High Point University

High Point

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,613 a year. With an admission rate of 77%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

#13

Campbell University

Buies Creek

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,910 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 94% of applicants. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Careers in NC

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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