Graduate Certificates in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Facilities Management
Education Levels of Parks Administration Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 39 people earned their graduate certificate in parks administration. This makes it the 371st most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
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 Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for parks administration majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for parks administration students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in parks administration. About 56.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 22 |
| Women | 17 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of parks administration graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 31 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Parks Administration Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 9 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in parks administration. Learn more about the most popular 9 below:
The most popular school in the United States for parks administration students seekinga graduate certificate is Western Kentucky University. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,436 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in parks administration from WKU. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
North Carolina State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate 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, 10 people received their graduate certificate in parks administration from NC State. Of these students, 50% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for parks administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. 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 graduate certificate in parks administration from Colorado State.
The 4th most popular school in the country for parks administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Clemson University. 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, 2 people received their graduate certificate in parks administration from Clemson. About 18% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Western Illinois University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in parks administration. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,359 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,867 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in parks administration from WIU.
Explore Major by State
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Vermont
West Virginia
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to parks administration that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|
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
- Image Credit: By Glen Santy under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
GradDegree.com provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© GradDegree.com – All Rights Reserved.