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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Schools in Oklahoma

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

As a degree choice, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness is the 9th most popular major in the state.

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

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 264
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Oklahoma, 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 Oklahoma is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 14.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 62.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 14.9%
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Jobs for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Grads in Oklahoma

There are 34,450 people in the state and 3,460,360 people in the nation working in parks and rec jobs.

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

A typical salary for a parks and rec grad in the state is $44,790, compared to a typical salary of $54,760 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Oklahoma that offer parks and rec degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,607 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.00%. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
3,608 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 99% of the teachers are full time.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
24,535 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
2,208 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at SNU will pay a net price of $20,139. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
4,317 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at ORU. In their early career, ORU grads earn an average salary of $35,313.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
7,349 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,094. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
14,132 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,090 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 8.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Careers in OK

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

Job Title OK Job Growth OK Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 22% $46,820
Exercise Physiologists 14% $40,010
Coaches and Scouts 11% $31,470
General and Operations Managers 9% $82,180
Managers 8% $98,270
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 3% $45,590

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

Major Annual Graduates in OK
Legal Professions 632
Public & Social Service 292
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 124

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