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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Schools in Ohio

478 students earned Parks & Rec degrees in Ohio in the 2020-2021 year.

A Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness major is the 14th most popular major in this state.

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

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 457
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

In Ohio, 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 Ohio is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Black or African American: 14.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 71.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.6%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Grads in Ohio

100,870 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 Ohio

Parks & Rec grads earn an average of $47,750 in the state and $54,760 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Ohio that offer parks and rec degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

169 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
25,714 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. In their early career, OHIO Athens grads earn an average salary of $39,914. This public school has an average net price of $23,831.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
61,369 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 66%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at Ohio State.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
40,826 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
18,880 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,966 a year.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
18,319 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. In their early career, University of Toledo grads earn an average salary of $38,002. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,094 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, University of Akron Main Campus grads earn an average salary of $34,682. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
26,822 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. This public school has an average net price of $19,117. The student loan default rate of 5.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,142 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,558.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,933 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 8.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $24,689 after graduation.

#10

Ashland University

Ashland
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,447 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
15,247 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,759 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,943.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Careers in OH

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

Job Title OH Job Growth OH Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 17% $46,630
Exercise Physiologists 12% $49,000
Athletes and Sports Competitors 9% $0
Coaches and Scouts 9% $26,360
Managers 7% $97,600
General and Operations Managers 6% $96,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in OH
Public & Social Service 1,347
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 262
Legal Professions 42
Military Technologies & Sciences 1

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