Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Undergraduate Certificates
There are 113 schools in the United States where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and42% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 16.7% 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 (this page) | 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 Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aundergraduate certificate 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue undergraduate certificates in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. About 58.3% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 14 |
| Women | 10 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10 | 41.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 8.3% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 25.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 4.2% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 4.2% |
| International Students | 4 | 16.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 16.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 152 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
Brigham Young University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 125 undergraduate certificates in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. This school awarded 108 undergraduate certificates in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their undergraduate 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 Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their undergraduate certificate in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificates in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. This school awarded 78 undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their undergraduate certificate in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their undergraduate 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 comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their undergraduate 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-Chico comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their undergraduate certificate in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their undergraduate certificate in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies here go on to 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 undergraduate certificates in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their undergraduate 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-Long Beach comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their undergraduate certificate in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska at Kearney is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their undergraduate certificate in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. This school awarded 45 undergraduate certificates in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificates in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. This school awarded 39 undergraduate 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.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their undergraduate certificate in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their undergraduate certificate in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. This school awarded 34 undergraduate certificates in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 34 undergraduate 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 is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their undergraduate 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 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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