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Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies at Arizona State University - Tempe

10 Bachelor's Degrees
6 Master's Degrees
2 Doctor's Degrees
The Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies major is part of the parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies program at Arizona State University - Tempe.

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how ASU - Tempe ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.

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Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Degrees Available at ASU - Tempe

ASU - Tempe Parks & Rec Rankings

ASU - Tempe was ranked #8 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for parks & rec majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 2
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (Income Over $110k) 2
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 2
Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 2
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Graduates 3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (Income $48-$75k) 3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (Income $75-$110k) 3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (With Aid) 3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (Income $0-$30k) 3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (Income $30-$48k) 3
Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools 3
Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 4
Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Graduate Degree Schools 4
Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Colleges for Veterans 5
Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (Income Over $110k) 6
Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Master’s Degree Schools 6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (Income $0-$30k) 6
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Graduates 6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (Income $75-$110k) 7
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (Income $30-$48k) 7
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (With Aid) 7
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 7
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 7
Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools 8
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (Income $48-$75k) 8
Best Value Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (Income Over $110k) 12
Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 12
Best Value Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (Income $0-$30k) 14
Best Value Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (With Aid) 14
Best Value Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (Income $30-$48k) 14
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (Income $30-$48k) 15
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (Income $0-$30k) 15
Best Value Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (Income $75-$110k) 16
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (Income Over $110k) 16
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (With Aid) 17
Best Value Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (Income $48-$75k) 19
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (Income $75-$110k) 20
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (Income $48-$75k) 20
Highest Paid Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Graduates 24
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Graduates 24
Best Value Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 29
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 40

Popularity of Parks & Rec at ASU - Tempe

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Arizona State University - Tempe handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is a decrease of 60% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from ASU - Tempe. This makes it the #12 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in parks & rec in 2021, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Parks & Rec Graduates from ASU - Tempe Make?

$31,566 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Parks & Rec Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Parks & Rec majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ASU - Tempe go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,566 a year. This is less than $31,674, which is the national median of all parks & rec majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.

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How Much Student Debt Do Parks & Rec Graduates from ASU - Tempe Have?

$22,396 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Parks & Rec Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at ASU - Tempe, parks & rec students borrow a median amount of $22,396 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all parks & rec bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,363.

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ASU - Tempe Parks & Rec Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Arizona State University - Tempe.

ASU - Tempe Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Program

Of the 10 parks & rec students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from ASU - Tempe, about 30% were men and 70% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ASU - Tempe are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a bachelor's in parks & rec.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 8
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

ASU - Tempe Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Master’s Program

Of the 6 students who earned a master's degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from ASU - Tempe in 2020-2021, 17% were men and 83% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a master's in parks & rec.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 3
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 1

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