Master’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies
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Education Levels of Parks & Rec Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 198 students earned their master's degree in parks and 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 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in parks and rec is $42,811. 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 $41,381 and the high is $44,105.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for parks and rec students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in parks and rec. About 59.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 80 |
| Women | 118 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of parks and rec master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 150 |
| International Students | 6 |
| 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 and rec. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for parks and rec students seekinga master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 master's degrees were handed out to parks and rec majors at UIUC. Of these students, 56% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in parks and rec. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. The parks and rec program at Indiana University - Bloomington awarded 26 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 85% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in parks and 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 master's degrees were handed out to parks and rec majors at SIUC. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
SUNY Cortland comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in parks and rec. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their master's degree in parks and rec from SUNY Cortland. Of these students, 72% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for parks and rec majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Toledo. Roughly 18,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,028 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,758 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 master's degrees were handed out to parks and rec majors at University of Toledo. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for parks and rec majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Utah. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 master's degrees were handed out to parks and rec majors at U of U. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for parks and rec majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Long Beach. 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. The parks and rec program at California State University - Long Beach awarded 9 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 44% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for parks and 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 $7,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,296 per year. The parks and rec program at University of Northern Iowa awarded 8 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 38% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southern Oregon University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks and rec. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,236 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,635 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their master's degree in parks and rec from Southern Oregon University. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks and rec. 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. The parks and rec program at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus awarded 7 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in parks and rec. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 master's degrees were handed out to parks and rec majors at OHIO Athens. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks and rec. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their master's degree in parks and rec from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
East Carolina University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks and rec. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in parks and rec from ECU.
California State University - Chico comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in parks and rec. Each year, around 16,700 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 master's degrees were handed out to parks and rec majors at Chico State.
California State University - Sacramento is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks and rec. Each year, around 32,200 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. The parks and rec program at California State University - Sacramento awarded 4 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 16th most popular school in the country for parks and rec majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northern Arizona University. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,381 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,724 per year. The parks and rec program at Northern Arizona University awarded 3 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Northwest Missouri State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in parks and rec. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,461 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,301 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their master's degree in parks and rec from Northwest.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to parks and rec that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 9,242 |
| Recreation Administration | 396 |
| Other Parks & Recreation Studies | 30 |
| Outdoor Education | 28 |
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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