Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Graduate Certificates
There are 113 schools in the United States where you can earn agraduate certificate in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. This major attracts roughly equal numbers of men and women. Around 100% of these students are from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 2,155 students earned theirParks, 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 | 1,719 |
| Master’s Degree | 276 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 13 |
Earnings of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies of $45,076 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors who have their graduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
A graduate certificate in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies is about equally as popular with men as it is with women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3 |
| Women | 3 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2 | 33.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 50.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 16.7% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 152 colleges that offer a graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate is Brigham Young University. This school awarded 125 graduate certificates in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their graduate certificate 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.
Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. This school awarded 101 graduate certificates 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 Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their graduate certificate in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. This school awarded 78 graduate certificates 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.
Northwest Missouri State University is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their graduate certificate 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.
University of Missouri-Columbia comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their graduate certificate 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 State University-Sacramento is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 69 graduate certificates in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Chico is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their graduate certificate 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 is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 60 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificates in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their graduate certificate in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their graduate certificate in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their graduate certificate 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.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their graduate certificate in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. This school awarded 39 graduate certificates in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 35 graduate certificates 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 comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their graduate certificate 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.
Pittsburg State University is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their graduate certificate in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. This school awarded 34 graduate certificates 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-Fresno comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their graduate certificate 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.
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Majors to Study
| 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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