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Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in Utah

In 2020-2021, 200 students earned their Parks & Rec degrees in UT.

As a degree choice, Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies is the 66th most popular major in the state.

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

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 186
Master’s Degree 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 0.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 84.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Grads in Utah

There are 590 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 Utah

A typical salary for a parks and rec grad in the state is $46,130, compared to a typical salary of $72,190 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Utah that offer parks and rec degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. 72% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it.

#2

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
76 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,572. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Careers in UT

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

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 40% $25,680

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Health & Physical Education 943
Recreation Administration 21
Outdoor Education 14

View all majors related to Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies

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