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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Schools in Maine

200 students earned Parks & Rec degrees in Maine in the 2020-2021 year.

A Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness major is the 18th most popular major in this state.

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

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 192
Associate Degree 5
Master’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In Maine, 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 Maine is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.0%
  • White: 85.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Grads in Maine

17,480 people in the state and 3,460,360 in the nation are employed in jobs related to parks and rec.

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

Parks & Rec grads earn an average of $49,640 in the state and $54,760 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Maine that offer parks and rec degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,473 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. The student loan default rate is 4.90% which is lower than average. 99% of students get financical aid.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
7,208 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $35,871. 55% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, UMaine grads earn an average salary of $38,035. Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,967 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,595. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,687 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average.

#5

Thomas College

Waterville
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,705 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,775 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 7.30% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
8,022 Total Students

A typical student attending University of Southern Maine will pay a net price of $12,055. Graduates earn an average $37,949 after graduation. 35% of the teachers are full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,467 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Graduates earn an average $31,274 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,823.

#8

Unity College

Unity
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,429 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. 28% of the teachers are full time. 97% of students get financical aid.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,115 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,316. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,121 after earning their degree at this institution. 28% of the teachers are full time.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Careers in ME

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

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 6% $42,580
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 6% $41,600
Managers 1% $92,110
General and Operations Managers 0% $81,410
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 0% $41,070
Coaches and Scouts 0% $20,820
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors -9% $56,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in ME
Public & Social Service 480
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 289
Legal Professions 104

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

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