Master’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies
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Education Levels of Parks & Rec Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 196 people earned their master's degree in parks & rec. This makes it the 211th 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 | 2,310 |
| Master’s Degree | 196 |
| Associate Degree | 159 |
| Basic Certificate | 111 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 26 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 15 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Parks & Rec Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in parks & rec is $42,811. 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 $41,381 and the high is $44,105.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in parks & rec is $30,099. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $30,099 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $30,099.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in parks & rec. About 53.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 91 |
| Women | 105 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of parks & rec master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 149 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Most Popular Parks & Rec Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 27 colleges that offer a master’s degree in parks & rec. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for parks & rec majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from UIUC. Of these students, 35% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks & rec. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,033 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from IU Bloomington. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks & rec. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,268 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from SIUC. Of these students, 29% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their master's degree is SUNY Cortland. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from SUNY Cortland. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
University of Toledo comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in parks & rec. Roughly 18,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,053 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from University of Toledo. Of these students, 37% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Utah comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in parks & rec. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from U of U. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
California State University - Long Beach comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in parks & rec. Each year, around 40,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from CSULB. About 67% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Northern Iowa. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,111 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,691 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from UNI. Of these students, 38% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southern Oregon University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks & rec. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,405 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,175 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from Southern Oregon University. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from OSU. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in parks & rec. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from OHIO Athens. About 45% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks & rec. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from ASU - Tempe.
The 13th most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their master's degree is East Carolina University. Roughly 28,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from ECU. Of these students, 63% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Chico comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in parks & rec. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from Chico State.
California State University - Sacramento is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks & rec. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from Sac State.
Northern Arizona University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks & rec. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,103 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from NAU. About 70% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northwest Missouri State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in parks & rec. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from Northwest. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 196 |
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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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