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Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 125 students earned their Parks & Rec degrees in NC.

A Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies major is the 136th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 121
Master’s Degree 4

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 26.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 60.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Grads in North Carolina

1,040 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 North Carolina

In this state, parks and rec grads earn an average of $62,790. Nationwide, they make an average of $72,190.

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

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $36,963 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. 76% of the teachers are full time.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,550. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average.

#3

Mars Hill University

Mars Hill
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
1,049 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. An average student at Mars Hill will pay a net price of $19,374.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,536 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate.

#5

Shaw University

Raleigh
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
15% Graduation Rate
1,283 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 46%. Graduates earn an average $25,860 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Careers in NC

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

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 10% $59,610

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Health & Physical Education 2,940
Recreation Administration 350
Outdoor Education 21

View all majors related to Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies

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