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Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies in Virginia

Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Grads in Virginia

340 people in the state and 12,680 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Parks & Rec.

Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Jobs in Virginia

Parks & Rec grads earn an average of $68,980 in the state and $87,980 nationwide.

Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Wages Nationwide vs. VA

There are 2 colleges in Virginia that offer Parks & Rec degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,002 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 91% of applicants. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Ferrum College

Ferrum

Graduates earn a median salary of $33,980 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 100%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 59%.

Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Careers in VA

Some of the careers Parks & Rec majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 12% $84,688

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Parks & Rec.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Health & Physical Education 65,261
Recreation Administration 2,291
Other Parks & Recreation Studies 355
Outdoor Education 336

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