Doctor’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Facilities Management
Education Levels of Parks Administration Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 21 people earned their doctor's degree in parks administration. This earns it the #425 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in parks administration at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 360 |
| Graduate Certificate | 39 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 21 |
Earnings of Parks Administration Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for parks administration students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in parks administration. About 61.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8 |
| Women | 13 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of parks administration doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Parks Administration Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 6 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in parks administration. Learn more about the most popular 6 below:
Clemson University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for parks administration majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in parks administration from Clemson. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in parks administration. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in parks administration from Colorado State.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in parks administration. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in parks administration from Penn State University Park.
North Carolina State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in parks administration. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in parks administration from NC State.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to parks administration that offer doctor’s degrees.
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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