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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 433 students earned their Parks & Rec degrees in VA.

As a degree choice, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness is the 15th most popular major in the state.

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

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 419
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 17.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 56.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 15.0%
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Jobs for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 93,980 people employed in jobs related to a parks and rec degree, compared to 3,460,360 nationwide.

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

Parks & Rec grads earn an average of $50,160 in the state and $54,760 nationwide.

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

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
217 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,492 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,204.

#4

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $64,712 after earning their degree at this institution.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $55,303 after graduation.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
4,020 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
3,516 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

#9

Randolph College

Lynchburg
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
566 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,456 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,325. 100% of students get financical aid.

#10

Shenandoah University

Winchester
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
4,174 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,672 after graduation. 100% of students get financical aid. An average student at Shenandoah will pay a net price of $30,878.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Careers in VA

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

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 28% $45,680
Coaches and Scouts 18% $33,070
Exercise Physiologists 12% $56,780
General and Operations Managers 12% $124,990
Managers 11% $130,590
Athletes and Sports Competitors 10% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Legal Professions 1,529
Public & Social Service 1,152
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 858
Military Technologies & Sciences 119

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