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Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in Illinois

69 students earned Parks & Rec degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies is the 109th most popular major in the state out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

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

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 67
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 15.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 69.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.3%
  • Other Races: 1.4%
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Jobs for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Grads in Illinois

580 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 Illinois

A typical salary for a parks and rec grad in the state is $61,840, compared to a typical salary of $72,190 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Illinois that offer parks and rec degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. 70% of students get financical aid.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at SIUC. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,285. The 7.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Careers in IL

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

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 0% $49,540

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Health & Physical Education 700
Recreation Administration 17
Other Parks & Recreation Studies 11

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