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Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies at Shepherd University

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

Shepherd University is in Shepherdstown, WV.

During the most recent reporting year, 31 parks, recreation & leisure studies graduations were recorded at Shepherd University.

Online & Distance Learning at Shepherd University

Many students take online classes at Shepherd University. Of 3,339 students, 461 (14%) studied exclusively online and 1,673 (50%) took at least some classes online.

Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Rankings at Shepherd University

Use these rankings to compare Shepherd University’s Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	West Virginia	#1 of 1
Best Value	West Virginia	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#3 of 10
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#3 of 10
Best Value	Nationwide	#12 of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#37 of 48

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

Graduates of Shepherd University’s Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$34,185
2 years	$29,685
3 years	$39,264
4 years	$44,875
5 years	$50,742

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies graduates from Shepherd University take home a median $44,875, compared with $51,887 for all Shepherd University graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies graduates from Shepherd University stands at $24,950.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies graduates at Shepherd University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies graduates at Shepherd University are 45% women (14) and 55% men (17).

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

Among the 31 bachelor’s parks, recreation & leisure studies graduates at Shepherd University, 45% were women (14) and 55% were men (17).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	24
Black / African American	6
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Shepherd University, below 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 Shepherd University

The Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies program at Shepherd University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies	31

Best-Paid Careers for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Graduates

Students who finish Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies program at Shepherd University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors, 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.