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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Schools in Ohio

2,670 Parks & Rec students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness is the 15th most popular major in the state.

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

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,043
Master’s Degree 457
Associate Degree 126
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 17
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 17
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 17
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6

Gender Distribution

In Ohio, 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 Ohio is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 11.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 74.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Grads in Ohio

In this state, there are 100,870 people employed in jobs related to a parks and rec degree, compared to 3,460,360 nationwide.

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

In this state, parks and rec grads earn an average of $47,750. Nationwide, they make an average of $54,760.

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

347 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
18,880 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $41,966 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $24,756.

306 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
25,714 Total Students

82% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,914 a year. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate.

248 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
61,369 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,737 a year. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average.

202 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,142 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. A typical student attending BGSU will pay a net price of $18,558.

142 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
40,826 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $22,415. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
26,822 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,224 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time.

127 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
18,319 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 97% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
11,835 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.50%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,225. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,094 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $17,945. 45% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Xavier University

Cincinnati
61 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
7,061 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,268 a year. This private school has an average net price of $34,592. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Careers in OH

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

Job Title OH Job Growth OH Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 17% $46,630
Exercise Physiologists 12% $49,000
Athletes and Sports Competitors 9% $0
Coaches and Scouts 9% $26,360
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 8% $44,710
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 8% $26,550
Managers 7% $97,600
General and Operations Managers 6% $96,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in OH
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 3,212
Public & Social Service 3,030
Legal Professions 1,634
Military Technologies & Sciences 10

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