Doctor’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies
Education Levels of Parks & Rec Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 343 people earned their doctor's degree in parks & rec. This makes it the 24th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
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 Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in parks & rec is $71,670. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $71,410 and the high is $74,533.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in parks & rec. About 50.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 169 |
| Women | 174 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of parks & rec doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 209 |
| International Students | 50 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 26 |
Most Popular Parks & Rec Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 67 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in parks & rec. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Concordia University, Chicago tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for parks & rec majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 6,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,458 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in parks & rec from Concordia University, Chicago. Of these students, 63% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Concordia University, Chicago parks & rec graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,670.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in parks & rec from UNC Greensboro. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women. University of North Carolina at Greensboro parks & rec graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,670.
United States Sports Academy is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in parks & rec. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in parks & rec from The Academy. About 30% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in parks & rec at United States Sports Academy make a median salary of 71,670.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in parks & rec. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in parks & rec from Penn State University Park. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. Data shows that Penn State University Park graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,670.
University of Houston comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in parks & rec. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in parks & rec from UH. University of Houston parks & rec graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,670.
Michigan State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in parks & rec. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in parks & rec from Michigan State. Data shows that Michigan State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,670.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in parks & rec. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in parks & rec from OSU. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Data shows that OSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,670.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in parks & rec. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in parks & rec from UT Austin. The University of Texas at Austin parks & rec graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,670.
The 9th most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in parks & rec from IU Bloomington. About 31% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in parks & rec at Indiana University - Bloomington make a median salary of 71,670.
Troy University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in parks & rec. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in parks & rec from TROY. About 44% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in parks & rec at Troy University make a median salary of 71,670.
The 12th most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in parks & rec from Texas A&M College Station. Data shows that Texas A&M College Station graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,670.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in parks & rec. Roughly 30,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in parks & rec from UT Knoxville. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville parks & rec graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,670.
The University of Alabama comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in parks & rec. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in parks & rec from UA. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in parks & rec at The University of Alabama make a median salary of 71,670.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in parks & rec. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in parks & rec from Ohio State. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,670.
University of Georgia comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in parks & rec. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in parks & rec from UGA. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in parks & rec at University of Georgia make a median salary of 71,670.
The 16th most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in parks & rec from ASU - Tempe. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in parks & rec at Arizona State University - Tempe make a median salary of 71,670.
The 16th most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Northern Colorado. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in parks & rec from University of Northern Colorado. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. University of Northern Colorado parks & rec graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,670.
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in parks & rec. Each year, around 22,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in parks & rec from UAB. About 56% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UAB graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,670.
Clemson University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in parks & rec. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in parks & rec from Clemson. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Data shows that Clemson graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,670.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to parks & rec that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Public & Social Service | 1,692 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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