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Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in Missouri

In 2020-2021, 175 students earned their Parks & Rec degrees in MO.

A Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies major is the 80th most popular major in this state.

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

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 174
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 9.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
  • White: 82.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Grads in Missouri

200 people in the state and 16,490 in the nation are employed in jobs related to parks and rec.

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Wages for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Jobs in Missouri

Parks & Rec grads earn an average of $92,410 in the state and $72,190 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Missouri that offer parks and rec degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

In their early career, Mizzou grads earn an average salary of $46,683. This public school has an average net price of $16,559. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
7,267 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,925. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Northwest. 77% of the teachers are full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

70% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $37,811 after graduation.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at Southeast Missouri State University. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $13,568.

#5

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,382 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Careers in MO

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

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 15% $69,470

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Health & Physical Education 1,128
Recreation Administration 39

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