Doctor’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies
Education Levels of Parks & Rec Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 14 people earned their doctor's degree in parks & rec. This makes it the 233rd most popular doctor'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 | 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 Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for parks & rec majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in parks & rec. About 64.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5 |
| Women | 9 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of parks & rec doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Most Popular Parks & Rec Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 7 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in parks & rec. Learn more about the most popular 7 below:
The most popular school in the United States for parks & rec students seekinga doctor's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in parks & rec from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The most popular school in the United States for parks & rec students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in parks & rec from UIUC. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
The most popular school in the United States for parks & rec students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Utah. 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in parks & rec from U of U.
University of Northern Iowa is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in parks & rec. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,396 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in parks & rec from UNI.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to parks & rec that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 305 |
| Recreation Administration | 21 |
| Other Parks & Recreation Studies | 3 |
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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