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Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in Alabama

In 2020-2021, 65 students earned their Parks & Rec degrees in AL.

In terms of popularity, Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies is the 115th most popular major in the state out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 65

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a parks and rec major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of parks and rec majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 23.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.5%
  • White: 66.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Grads in Alabama

There are 260 people in the state and 16,490 people in the nation working in parks and rec jobs.

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Wages for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Jobs in Alabama

In this state, parks and rec grads earn an average of $67,230. Nationwide, they make an average of $72,190.

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There are 2 colleges in Alabama that offer parks and rec degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

78% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 6.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,829 a year. The student loan default rate of 6.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Careers in AL

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

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 10% $64,040

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Health & Physical Education 858
Other Parks & Recreation Studies 30
Recreation Administration 6

View all majors related to Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies

View Nationwide Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Report

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