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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness in New York

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Schools in New York

Jobs for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Grads in New York

331,700 people in the state and 5,850,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Parks & Rec.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Jobs Nationwide vs. NY

Wages for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a Parks & Rec grad in the state is $129,340, compared to a typical salary of $101,914 nationwide.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Wages Nationwide vs. NY

Our data covers 7 colleges in New York offering Parks & Rec degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $34,559 a year. With an admission rate of 51%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

#2

SUNY Brockport

Brockport

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,653 in their first year after graduation. About 71% of those who apply are admitted. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,956 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 42%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 91%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,798 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 82%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $17,568 after earning their degree at this institution.

Graduates earn a median salary of $34,511 in their first year after graduation. About 66% of those who apply are admitted. 70% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $33,955 after earning their degree at this institution. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Careers in NY

Some of the careers Parks & Rec majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $84,688
Exercise Physiologists $144,072
Coaches and Scouts $78,709
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $170,172
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $22,330
Security Managers $104,128
General and Operations Managers $149,694
Athletic Trainers $79,834
Facilities Managers $157,669
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $24,378
Athletes and Sports Competitors $39,714
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $43,138

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