Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Associate Degrees
There are 1,378 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about64% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.5% of Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 70,398 students earned theirParks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 511 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 6,211 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 52,127 |
| Master’s Degree | 10,965 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 347 |
Earnings of Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness of $46,459 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,327 |
| 4 years | $46,459 |
| 5 years | $54,662 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 53.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,307 |
| Women | 2,904 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,054 | 33.1% |
| Asian | 474 | 7.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,489 | 40.1% |
| Black or African American | 513 | 8.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 49 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 295 | 4.7% |
| Race Unknown | 156 | 2.5% |
| International Students | 154 | 2.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,489 colleges that offer a associate degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness students seeking a associate degree is American Public University System. This school awarded 683 associate degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 682 associate degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 633 associate degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 578 associate degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 539 associate degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Antonio College is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 490 associate degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness. This school awarded 483 associate degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Memphis is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 471 people received their associate degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 465 associate degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness. This school awarded 464 associate degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness. During the most recent year for which we have data, 438 people received their associate degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 428 associate degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness. This school awarded 414 associate degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness. During the most recent year for which we have data, 403 people received their associate degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 393 people received their associate degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness. During the most recent year for which we have data, 384 people received their associate degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 384 associate degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
College of the Canyons comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness. During the most recent year for which we have data, 378 people received their associate degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 377 associate degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 371 associate degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 65,261 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 2,291 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 2,155 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | 355 |
| Outdoor Education | 336 |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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