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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Schools in Pennsylvania

610 Parks & Rec students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness is the 16th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 584
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 11.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 69.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.8%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 117,600 people in the state and 3,460,360 people in the nation working in parks and rec jobs.

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Wages for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Jobs in Pennsylvania

Parks & Rec grads earn an average of $48,710 in the state and $54,760 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer parks and rec degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

280 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,885 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $19,117. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

#2

Temple University

Philadelphia
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 56% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

The 7.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,828. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at IUP.

#4

Lock Haven University

Lock Haven
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,163 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.60%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,245.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
5,835 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,141. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. A typical student attending Penn State University Park will pay a net price of $27,530.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
8,860 Total Students

In their early career, SRU grads earn an average salary of $40,673. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at SRU.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
7,456 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

#9

Drexel University

Philadelphia
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 55% of the teachers are full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,701 a year. 71% of the teachers are full time. The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 19% $44,930
Exercise Physiologists 11% $42,580
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 8% $55,830
Coaches and Scouts 8% $31,760
General and Operations Managers 7% $112,620
Managers 3% $116,820

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Public & Social Service 2,116
Legal Professions 2,017
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 625
Military Technologies & Sciences 44

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