Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Career Programs

Career Path and Average Salary by Occupation after Completing Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Program

The following table lists the 10 possible occupations after earning a Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies certificate or degree. For the occupations, you may need an advanced degree such as bachelor's or master's.

The median annual wage over the occupations related to the Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies is $104,869 and hourly rate is $27.59. The median wage is based on the employment and wage data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

You can check more occupations related to the Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program at its sub-program pages (see sub-program section).

Average Salary by Occupation after Completing Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Program
Occupation/Job Title	Hourly Wage	Annul Wage
Athletes and Sports Competitors	-	$328,830
General and Operations Managers	$62.18	$129,330
Facilities Managers	$53.42	$111,110
Security Managers	$53.42	$111,110
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	-	$87,340
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$40.42	$84,080
Coaches and Scouts	-	$58,700
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors	$24.65	$51,270
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services	$24.35	$50,650
Recreation Workers	$17.44	$36,270

What is Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Program?

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies is Instructional programs that focus on the principles and practices of managing parks and other recreational and fitness facilities; providing recreational, leisure and fitness services; and the study of human fitness.

Sub Major Programs and Concentrated area of Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies

Check out sub programs and/or concentrated Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies programs.

Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Health and Physical Education/Fitness (other)

Kinesiology and Exercise Science

Outdoor Education

Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management

Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies (other) (Avg. Tuition: $12,325)

Physical Fitness Technician (Avg. Tuition: $11,851)

Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

Sports Studies

Schools Offering Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Vocational Program

The following schools offer the vocational programs and courses of Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program.

Manchester, CT

Manchester Community College

Public, 2-4 years, Offering 77 programs to 4,164 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $14,100

Norwich, CT

Three Rivers Community College

Public, 2-4 years, Offering 55 programs to 2,937 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $14,220

Norwalk, CT

Norwalk Community College

Public, 2-4 years, Offering 59 programs to 4,069 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $14,172

New Haven, CT

Gateway Community College

Public, 2-4 years, Offering 99 programs to 5,578 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $14,140

Aberdeen, SD

Presentation College

Private, 4 years, Offering 30 programs to 615 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $22,765

Rogers, AR

Bryan University

Private, 2-4 years, Offering 7 programs to 15 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $16,181

Pasadena, CA

American Fitness and Nutrition Academy

Private, Less than 2 years, Offering 2 programs to 25 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $11,327