Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Associate Degrees
There are 113 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about50% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.3% of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 2,155 students earned theirParks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 24 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 123 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,719 |
| Master’s Degree | 276 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 13 |
Earnings of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies of $45,076 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,839 |
| 4 years | $45,076 |
| 5 years | $51,746 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. About 61.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 75 |
| Women | 48 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57 | 46.3% |
| Asian | 2 | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 | 16.3% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 24.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 3.3% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 2.4% |
| International Students | 4 | 3.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.3% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 152 colleges that offer a associate degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
Brigham Young University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their associate degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their associate degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. This school awarded 101 associate degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their associate degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 78 associate degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northwest Missouri State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. This school awarded 74 associate degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their associate degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their associate degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Chico comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. This school awarded 65 associate degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 60 associate degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their associate degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska at Kearney comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. This school awarded 39 associate degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 34 associate degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pittsburg State University is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 34 associate degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah is a popular choice for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fresno comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. This school awarded 33 associate degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 2,155 |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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