Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 113 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about31% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.2% of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 2,155 degrees were awarded toParks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 24 |
| Associate’s Degree | 123 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 1,719 |
| Master’s Degree | 276 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 13 |
Earnings of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies of $45,076 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,839 |
| 4 years | $45,076 |
| 5 years | $51,746 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. About 51.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 834 |
| Women | 885 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,164 | 67.7% |
| Asian | 60 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 213 | 12.4% |
| Black or African American | 139 | 8.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 73 | 4.2% |
| Race Unknown | 40 | 2.3% |
| International Students | 20 | 1.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.2% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 152 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies students seeking a bachelor's degree is Brigham Young University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. This school awarded 108 bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. This school awarded 93 bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwest Missouri State University is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 74 bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. This school awarded 69 bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Chico comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. This school awarded 60 bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. This school awarded 50 bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska at Kearney comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 45 bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. This school awarded 35 bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pittsburg State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. This school awarded 34 bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. This school awarded 34 bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fresno comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. This school awarded 33 bachelor's degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 2,155 |
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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