Associate Degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies
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Education Levels of Parks & Rec Majors
In 2020-2021, 168 earned their associate degree in parks and 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 and rec at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,584 |
| Master’s Degree | 198 |
| Associate Degree | 168 |
| Basic Certificate | 112 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 36 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Parks & Rec Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for parks and rec majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in parks and rec. About 57.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 96 |
| Women | 72 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of parks and rec associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 92 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Most Popular Parks & Rec Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 36 colleges that offer an associate degree in parks and rec. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for parks and rec students seekingan associate degree is Kingsborough Community College. Roughly 15,100 attend the school each year. The parks and rec program at Kingsborough Community College awarded 35 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for parks and 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 associate degrees were handed out to parks and rec majors at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Of these students, 42% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for parks and rec majors who are seeking their associate degree is South Georgia Technical College. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 associate degrees were handed out to parks and rec majors at South Georgia Technical College. About 53% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Sierra College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in parks and rec. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 associate degrees were handed out to parks and rec majors at Sierra College. Of these students, 73% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Butler County Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in parks and rec. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 associate degrees were handed out to parks and rec majors at BC3.
The 6th most popular school in the country for parks and rec majors who are seeking their associate degree is Allan Hancock College. Each year, around 10,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The parks and rec program at Allan Hancock College awarded 10 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 20% of this group were women, and 60% 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 and rec. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 associate degrees were handed out to parks and rec majors at Tompkins Cortland. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Mohawk Valley Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in parks and rec. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 associate degrees were handed out to parks and rec majors at MVCC.
Red Rocks Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in parks and rec. Each year, around 6,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,082 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their associate degree in parks and rec from Red Rocks Community College. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Niagara County Community College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in parks and rec. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The parks and rec program at Niagara County Community College awarded 5 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Garrett College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in parks and rec. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The parks and rec program at Garrett College awarded 5 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for parks and rec majors who are seeking their associate degree is Lake Tahoe Community College. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 associate degrees were handed out to parks and rec majors at LTCC.
Fresno City College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in parks and rec. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 associate degrees were handed out to parks and rec majors at Fresno City College.
The 12th most popular school in the country for parks and rec majors who are seeking their associate degree is Feather River Community College District. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their associate degree in parks and rec from Feather River College. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northwest College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in parks and rec. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 associate degrees were handed out to parks and rec majors at Northwest Community College.
American River College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in parks and rec. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 associate degrees were handed out to parks and rec majors at American River.
The 12th most popular school in the country for parks and 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 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their associate degree in parks and rec from SUNY Sullivan. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
El Camino College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in parks and rec. Roughly 20,400 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 associate degrees were handed out to parks and rec majors at El Camino College. About 50% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Central Georgia Technical College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in parks and rec. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their associate degree in parks and rec from CGTC. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for parks and rec majors who are seeking their associate degree is University of Maine. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,738 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 associate degrees were handed out to parks and rec majors at UMaine.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to parks and rec that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 5,586 |
| Recreation Administration | 177 |
| Outdoor Education | 30 |
| Other Parks & Recreation Studies | 18 |
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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