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Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 18 students earned their Parks & Rec degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies is the 200th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 17
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.7%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.7%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Grads in California

2,030 people in the state and 16,490 in the nation are employed in jobs related to parks and rec.

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Wages for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Jobs in California

In this state, parks and rec grads earn an average of $114,220. Nationwide, they make an average of $72,190.

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There are 3 colleges in California that offer parks and rec degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.78 years to graduate. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 47% of the teachers are full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
16,746 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,218. 56% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
32,293 Total Students

It takes the average student 5.04 years to graduate. A typical student attending Sac State will pay a net price of $11,178. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1.

Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Careers in CA

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

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 8% $106,140

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Health & Physical Education 1,079

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