Master’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies
Education Levels of Parks & Rec Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 9,816 people earned their master's degree in parks & rec. This makes it the 16th most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in parks & rec is $44,749. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $40,712 to a high of $48,822.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for parks & rec students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in parks & rec. About 56.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,573 |
| Women | 4,243 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of parks & rec master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 216 |
| Black or African American | 1,461 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,095 |
| White | 5,553 |
| International Students | 701 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 790 |
Most Popular Parks & Rec Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 400 colleges that offer a master’s degree in parks & rec. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Concordia University, Irvine tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for parks & rec majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 405 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from Concordia University, Irvine. Of these students, 32% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in parks & rec at Concordia University, Irvine make a median salary of 44,749.
Concordia University, Chicago is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks & rec. 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, 300 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from Concordia University, Chicago. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in parks & rec at Concordia University, Chicago make a median salary of 44,749.
The 4th most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their master's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 206 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from Liberty University. Of these students, 36% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Liberty University parks & rec graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,749.
The 5th most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their master's degree is American Public University System. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from American Military University. About 35% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in parks & rec at American Public University System make a median salary of 44,749.
The 6th most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arkansas State University - Main Campus. Roughly 13,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,176 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from A-State. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women. Arkansas State University - Main Campus parks & rec graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,749.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in parks & rec. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from OHIO Athens. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. Data shows that OHIO Athens graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,749.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks & rec. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,860 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. Southeastern Oklahoma State University parks & rec graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,749.
The 9th most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgetown University. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from Georgetown. About 32% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Georgetown graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,749.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in parks & rec. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from SNHU. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in parks & rec at Southern New Hampshire University make a median salary of 44,749.
California Baptist University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks & rec. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from Cal Baptist. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women. California Baptist University parks & rec graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,749.
The 12th most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Long Beach. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from CSULB. Of these students, 36% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that CSULB graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,749.
University of Florida comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in parks & rec. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from UF. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,749.
University of San Francisco is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks & rec. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,070 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from USFCA. Of these students, 39% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of San Francisco parks & rec graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,749.
Georgia Southern University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks & rec. Roughly 26,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from GaSou. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women. Data shows that GaSou graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,749.
The 16th most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their master's degree is Logan University. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from Logan University. Of these students, 41% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Logan University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,749.
Clemson University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 91 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from Clemson. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in parks & rec at Clemson University make a median salary of 44,749.
The 18th most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their master'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, 85 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from Texas A&M College Station. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women. Texas A&M University - College Station parks & rec graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,749.
Concordia University, Saint Paul is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks & rec. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from Concordia University, Saint Paul. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in parks & rec at Concordia University, Saint Paul make a median salary of 44,749.
University of Northern Colorado is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks & rec. 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, 75 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from University of Northern Colorado. About 44% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Northern Colorado parks & rec graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,749.
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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