Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies at Dakota County Technical College
DCTC is located in Rosemount, Minnesota and has a total student population of 2,319.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies section at the bottom of this page.
DCTC Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Parks & Rec (Less Than 1 Year)
- Undergrad Certificate in Parks & Rec (1 - 4 Years)
- Associate’s Degree in Parks & Rec
DCTC Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Rankings
Parks & Rec Student Demographics at DCTC
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Dakota County Technical College.
DCTC Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Associate’s Program
The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in parks & rec at DCTC are white. Around 57% fell into this category, which is typical for this degree. DCTC does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in parks & rec graduates 3% more racial-ethnic minorities than the nationwide average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Dakota County Technical College with a associate's in parks & rec.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies
If you plan to be a parks & rec major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Dakota County Technical College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 7 |
Related Majors
Careers That Parks & Rec Grads May Go Into
A degree in parks & rec can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MN, the home state for Dakota County Technical College.
| Occupation | Jobs in MN | Average Salary in MN |
|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 46,440 | $112,120 |
| Managers | 9,350 | $128,590 |
| Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors | 6,170 | $44,340 |
| Coaches and Scouts | 4,500 | $45,120 |
| Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors | 2,010 | $54,630 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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