Doctor’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies
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Education Levels of Parks & Rec Majors
In 2020-2021, 7 earned their doctor's degree in parks and rec. This makes it the 233rd most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in parks and rec at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 198 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Parks & Rec Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for parks and rec students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in parks and rec. About 57.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3 |
| Women | 4 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of parks and rec doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Most Popular Parks & Rec Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 7 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in parks and rec. Learn more about the most popular 7 below:
The most popular school in the United States for parks and rec students seekinga doctor's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to parks and rec majors at ASU - Tempe. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The most popular school in the United States for parks and rec students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in parks and rec from UIUC. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Utah tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for parks and rec majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in parks and rec from U of U.
University of Northern Iowa is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in parks and rec. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,296 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 doctor's degrees were handed out to parks and rec majors at UNI.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to parks and rec that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 301 |
| Recreation Administration | 13 |
| Other Parks & Recreation Studies | 5 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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