Associate Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies
Education Levels of Parks & Rec Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,015 people earned their associate degree in parks & rec. This earns it the #21 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in parks & rec at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 52,252 |
| Master’s Degree | 9,816 |
| Associate Degree | 6,015 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,459 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 513 |
| Graduate Certificate | 349 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 343 |
Earnings of Parks & Rec Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in parks & rec is $25,516. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $22,225 and the high is $31,375.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in parks & rec is $8,365. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $9,229 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $7,501.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in parks & rec. About 52.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,177 |
| Women | 2,838 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of parks & rec associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 493 |
| Black or African American | 558 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,477 |
| White | 1,823 |
| International Students | 109 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 555 |
Most Popular Parks & Rec Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 412 colleges that offer an associate degree in parks & rec. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for parks & rec students seekingan associate degree is Mt. San Antonio College. Each year, around 28,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 500 people received their associate degree in parks & rec from Mt. SAC. Around 94% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Data shows that Mt. SAC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,516.
College of the Canyons is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in parks & rec. Roughly 20,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 372 people received their associate degree in parks & rec from College of the Canyons. About 76% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that College of the Canyons graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,516.
Riverside City College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in parks & rec. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their associate degree in parks & rec from Riverside City College. Of these students, 45% were women and 84% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in parks & rec at Riverside City College make a median salary of 25,516.
Cabrillo College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in parks & rec. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their associate degree in parks & rec from Cabrillo College. About 84% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Cabrillo College parks & rec graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,516.
Bryan University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in parks & rec. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their associate degree in parks & rec from Bryan University. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women. Data shows that Bryan University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,516.
International Sports Sciences Association comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in parks & rec. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,985 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their associate degree in parks & rec from ISSA. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in parks & rec at International Sports Sciences Association make a median salary of 25,516.
The 7th most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pasadena City College. Each year, around 25,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their associate degree in parks & rec from Pasadena City College. About 45% of this group were women, and 87% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Pasadena City College parks & rec graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,516.
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in parks & rec. Each year, around 20,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their associate degree in parks & rec from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 4% were women. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale parks & rec graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,516.
Fresno City College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in parks & rec. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their associate degree in parks & rec from Fresno City College. About 39% of this group were women, and 87% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Fresno City College parks & rec graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,516.
The 10th most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their associate degree is Diablo Valley College. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their associate degree in parks & rec from Diablo Valley. About 64% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Diablo Valley College parks & rec graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,516.
El Paso Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in parks & rec. Each year, around 26,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their associate degree in parks & rec from El Paso Community College. About 43% of this group were women, and 96% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in parks & rec at El Paso Community College make a median salary of 25,516.
The 12th most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their associate degree is Citrus College. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their associate degree in parks & rec from Citrus College. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in parks & rec at Citrus College make a median salary of 25,516.
The 13th most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their associate degree is Long Beach City College. Roughly 23,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their associate degree in parks & rec from Long Beach City College. Around 92% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women. Data shows that Long Beach City College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,516.
The 14th most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their associate degree is Blinn College. Roughly 18,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their associate degree in parks & rec from Blinn College. About 58% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in parks & rec at Blinn College make a median salary of 25,516.
The 15th most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their associate degree is Monroe College. Roughly 6,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,912 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their associate degree in parks & rec from Monroe College. About 22% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Monroe College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,516.
Moorpark College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in parks & rec. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their associate degree in parks & rec from Moorpark College. Of these students, 43% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Moorpark College parks & rec graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,516.
The 17th most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their associate degree is Clovis Community College. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their associate degree in parks & rec from Clovis Community College. Of these students, 61% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Clovis Community College parks & rec graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,516.
The 17th most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their associate degree is Hudson Valley Community College. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their associate degree in parks & rec from HVCC. About 36% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Hudson Valley Community College parks & rec graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,516.
The 19th most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their associate degree is Kingsborough Community College. Each year, around 15,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their associate degree in parks & rec from KCC. About 26% of this group were women, and 77% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Kingsborough Community College parks & rec graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,516.
The 20th most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their associate degree is Columbus State Community College. Roughly 27,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their associate degree in parks & rec from Columbus State. Of these students, 33% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Columbus State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,516.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to parks & rec that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Public & Social Service | 6,052 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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