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Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in Mississippi

45 Parks & Rec students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies major is the 114th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Majors in Mississippi

Parks & Rec majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 25
Bachelor’s Degree 20

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, a parks and rec major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of parks and rec majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 51.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 40.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 8.9%
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Jobs for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Grads in Mississippi

There are 150 people in the state and 16,490 people in the nation working in parks and rec jobs.

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Wages for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Jobs in Mississippi

Parks & Rec grads earn an average of $62,070 in the state and $72,190 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Mississippi that offer parks and rec degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,187. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. In their early career, Southern Miss grads earn an average salary of $33,869.

#3

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,230 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. 100% of students get financical aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,392 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,112 a year. This public school has an average net price of $5,940. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Careers in MS

Some of the careers parks and rec majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 8% $59,350

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to parks and rec.

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Health & Physical Education 1,050
Recreation Administration 33

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