Master’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies
Education Levels of Parks & Rec Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 174 people earned their master's degree in parks & rec. This makes it the 211th most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in parks & rec is $42,697. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $42,672 and the high is $45,212.
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 master's degree in parks & rec. About 62.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 65 |
| Women | 109 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of parks & rec master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 130 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Most Popular Parks & Rec Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 27 colleges that offer a master’s degree in parks & rec. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for parks & rec majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. 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, 41 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from UIUC. Of these students, 41% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in parks & rec at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign make a median salary of 42,697.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks & rec. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from IU Bloomington. Of these students, 77% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Indiana University - Bloomington parks & rec graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,697.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks & rec. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,268 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from SIUC. Data shows that SIUC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,697.
The 4th most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their master's degree is SUNY Cortland. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from SUNY Cortland. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in parks & rec at SUNY Cortland make a median salary of 42,697.
University of Toledo comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in parks & rec. Roughly 18,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,753 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from University of Toledo. Of these students, 70% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in parks & rec at University of Toledo make a median salary of 42,697.
University of Utah comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in parks & rec. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. 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, 12 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from U of U. Data shows that U of U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,697.
California State University - Long Beach comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in parks & rec. Each year, around 40,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from CSULB. About 60% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that CSULB graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,697.
The 8th most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Northern Iowa. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from UNI. University of Northern Iowa parks & rec graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,697.
Southern Oregon University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks & rec. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,675 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,553 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from Southern Oregon University. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in parks & rec at Southern Oregon University make a median salary of 42,697.
The 10th most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from OSU. Of these students, 50% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus parks & rec graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,697.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in parks & rec. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from OHIO Athens. Ohio University - Athens Campus parks & rec graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,697.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks & rec. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from ASU - Tempe. Arizona State University - Tempe parks & rec graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,697.
The 13th most popular school in the country for parks & rec majors who are seeking their master's degree is East Carolina University. Roughly 28,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from ECU. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in parks & rec at East Carolina University make a median salary of 42,697.
California State University - Sacramento is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks & rec. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from Sac State. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. California State University - Sacramento parks & rec graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,697.
Northern Arizona University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks & rec. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from NAU. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that NAU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,697.
Northwest Missouri State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in parks & rec. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,704 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in parks & rec from Northwest. Of these students, 69% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in parks & rec at Northwest Missouri State University make a median salary of 42,697.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to parks & rec that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 9,192 |
| Recreation Administration | 360 |
| Outdoor Education | 65 |
| Other Parks & Recreation Studies | 25 |
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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