Associate Degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies
Education Levels of Parks & Rec Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 177 people earned their associate degree in parks & rec. This earns it the #164 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in parks & rec at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,872 |
| Associate Degree | 177 |
| Master’s Degree | 174 |
| Basic Certificate | 97 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 24 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 14 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
Earnings of Parks & Rec Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for parks & rec majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for parks & rec majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in parks & rec. About 60.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 107 |
| Women | 70 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of parks & rec associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 72 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 17 |
Most Popular Parks & Rec Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 36 colleges that offer an associate degree in parks & rec. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for parks & rec students seekingan associate degree is Kingsborough Community College. Roughly 15,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in parks & rec from KCC. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Each year, around 8,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in parks & rec from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their associate degree is South Georgia Technical College. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in parks & rec from South Georgia Technical College. About 61% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their associate degree is Sierra College. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in parks & rec from Sierra College. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their associate degree is Butler County Community College. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in parks & rec from BC3.
Allan Hancock College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in parks & rec. Each year, around 10,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in parks & rec from Allan Hancock College. About 25% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Tompkins Cortland Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in parks & rec. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in parks & rec from Tompkins Cortland.
Mohawk Valley Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in parks & rec. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in parks & rec from MVCC.
Red Rocks Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in parks & rec. Each year, around 6,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,278 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in parks & rec from Red Rocks Community College.
Niagara County Community College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in parks & rec. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in parks & rec from Niagara County Community College.
The 10th most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their associate degree is Garrett College. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in parks & rec from Garrett Community College.
Fresno City College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in parks & rec. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in parks & rec from Fresno City College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Feather River Community College District is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in parks & rec. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in parks & rec from Feather River College. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
American River College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in parks & rec. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in parks & rec from American River.
The 12th most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their associate degree is Sullivan County Community College. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in parks & rec from SUNY Sullivan. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Central Georgia Technical College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in parks & rec. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in parks & rec from CGTC. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to parks & rec that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 5,648 |
| Recreation Administration | 146 |
| Outdoor Education | 30 |
| Other Parks & Recreation Studies | 14 |
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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