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Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies at Shaw University

If you are interested in studying Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies, take a look at what Shaw University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Shaw University is located in Raleigh, NC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 5 parks, recreation & leisure studies graduations were recorded at Shaw University.

Studying Online at Shaw University

Many students take online classes at Shaw University. Of 964 students, 120 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 467 (48%) took at least some classes online.

Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Rankings at Shaw University

Rankings can help you compare Shaw University’s Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Earnings for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Graduates from Shaw University

Those who finish Shaw University’s Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$18,795
2 years	$23,340
4 years	$30,121
5 years	$31,390

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies graduates from Shaw University report median earnings of $30,121, compared with $37,919 for all Shaw University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies graduates from Shaw University stands at $39,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies graduates at Shaw University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies graduates at Shaw University are 40% women (2) and 60% men (3).

Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Program at Shaw University

Of the 5 bachelor’s parks, recreation & leisure studies degrees awarded at Shaw University, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Shaw University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Shaw University, higher than the national average of 29%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Concentrations at Shaw University

The Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies program at Shaw University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies	5

Highest-Paying Careers for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Graduates

Students who finish Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies program at Shaw University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,688

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.