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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Schools in Connecticut

336 students earned Parks & Rec degrees in Connecticut in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness is the 23rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Majors in Connecticut

Parks & Rec majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 223
Master’s Degree 73
Associate Degree 31
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, a parks and rec major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of parks and rec majors in Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 11.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.5%
  • White: 59.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 11.3%
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Jobs for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Grads in Connecticut

There are 46,810 people in the state and 3,460,360 people in the nation working in parks and rec jobs.

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Wages for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Jobs in Connecticut

In this state, parks and rec grads earn an average of $60,560. Nationwide, they make an average of $54,760.

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There are 10 colleges in Connecticut that offer parks and rec degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,331 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. 48% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,723. 89% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
4,644 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,290. The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, ECSU grads earn an average salary of $43,081.

#4

Post University

Waterbury
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
16% Graduation Rate
13,844 Total Students

The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at Post University. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,296 a year. 6% of the teachers are full time.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,961 Total Students

The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,887 a year.

#7

Mitchell College

New London
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
599 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,542 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,609. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,420 Total Students

31% of the teachers are full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $29,237 after graduation.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,448 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,144 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,160 Total Students

A typical student attending Three Rivers Community College will pay a net price of $6,644. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Graduates earn an average $33,935 after graduation.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Careers in CT

Some of the careers parks and rec majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 15% $56,280
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 10% $59,080
Exercise Physiologists 10% $55,340
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 10% $54,030
Coaches and Scouts 9% $34,590
General and Operations Managers 9% $131,310
Managers 9% $118,140
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 6% $86,980

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to parks and rec.

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 1,629
Public & Social Service 1,271
Legal Professions 682

View all majors related to Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

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