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Master's Degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Facilities Management

Master’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Facilities Management

360 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 34 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in parks administration. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 21% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 4.2% of parks administration graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Parks Administration Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 360 people earned their master's degree in parks administration. This earns it the #269 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in parks administration at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,851
Master’s Degree 360
Associate Degree 55
Basic Certificate 39
Graduate Certificate 39
Doctor’s Degree 21
Undergraduate Certificate 1

Earnings of Parks Administration Majors With Master’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for parks administration majors who have their master's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in parks administration. About 58.9% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 148
Women 212
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The racial-ethnic distribution of parks administration master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 3
Black or African American 42
Hispanic or Latino 24
White 263
International Students 15
Other Races/Ethnicities 13
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There are 34 colleges that offer a master’s degree in parks administration. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
72 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Kentucky University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for parks administration majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,436 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master's degree in parks administration from WKU. About 39% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
38 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for parks administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Clemson University. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in parks administration from Clemson. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

#3

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
30 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

North Carolina State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks administration. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in parks administration from NC State. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.

#4

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, Connecticut
27 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southern Connecticut State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in parks administration. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,573 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in parks administration from SCSU. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

24 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for parks administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida International University. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in parks administration from FIU. About 50% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
20 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for parks administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Texas. Roughly 40,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in parks administration from UNT. Of these students, 41% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania
20 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for parks administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in parks administration from SRU. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.

#8

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
19 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Arkansas is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks administration. Each year, around 27,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in parks administration from UARK. About 62% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
18 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for parks administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in parks administration from UNC Greensboro. About 91% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Western Illinois University

Macomb, Illinois
17 Yearly Graduations
36% Women

The 10th most popular school in the country for parks administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Western Illinois University. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,359 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,867 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in parks administration from WIU.

#11

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, Maryland
16 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Frostburg State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks administration. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,110 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,370 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in parks administration from Frostburg State. About 26% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

New England College

Henniker, New Hampshire
13 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for parks administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is New England College. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,714 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in parks administration from NEC. About 44% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
10 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in parks administration. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in parks administration from Texas State. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#13

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

La Crosse, Wisconsin
10 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in parks administration. Each year, around 10,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,974 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,870 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in parks administration from UW - La Crosse. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
9 Yearly Graduations
73% Women

South Dakota State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks administration. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in parks administration from South Dakota State.

#16

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
8 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

The 16th most popular school in the country for parks administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Central Michigan University. Each year, around 17,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,862 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,843 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in parks administration from Central Michigan.

#17

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
7 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Idaho is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks administration. Roughly 10,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,272 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in parks administration from U of I. Of these students, 50% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

7 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of New Hampshire - Main Campus is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks administration. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in parks administration from UNH. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#19

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
6 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Florida is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in parks administration. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in parks administration from UF. About 73% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

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*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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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