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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Schools in Texas

In 2020-2021, 843 students earned their Parks & Rec degrees in TX.

In terms of popularity, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness is the 16th most popular major in the state out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

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

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 801
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 42
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 42
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 42

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a parks and rec major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of parks and rec majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 12.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.9%
  • White: 54.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.2%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Grads in Texas

There are 260,090 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 Texas

In this state, parks and rec grads earn an average of $56,170. Nationwide, they make an average of $54,760.

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

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

81% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $18,919.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,887. 78% of the teachers are full time.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. Graduates earn an average $43,194 after graduation. 85% of students get financical aid.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,249 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,515. The student loan default rate is 8.80% which is lower than average.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
14,016 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $50,196 after graduation.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,200 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. The student loan default rate of 5.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,194. The full-time teacher rate is 86%. The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,742 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
10,820 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.70%. 71% of students get financical aid.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Careers in TX

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

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 26% $57,930
Exercise Physiologists 22% $43,320
Coaches and Scouts 20% $44,430
General and Operations Managers 19% $101,580
Managers 15% $113,510
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 13% $63,040
Athletes and Sports Competitors 12% $80,200

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Public & Social Service 3,265
Legal Professions 2,357
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 743

View all majors related to Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

View Nationwide Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Report

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