by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 15 U.S. colleges awarded 158 degrees and certificates in Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 52% of graduates. College Factual ranks 6 schools in its 2027 Best Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $29,570 one year after completing, rising to $41,245 after four years.
Studying Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies covers Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology, Other. Any Instructional Program In Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, other parks, recreation & leisure studies draws strong interest, with 158 degrees awarded annually. 15 colleges award other parks, recreation & leisure studies degrees, an average of 11 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 38.
By level, the 158 awards include 13 associate degrees, 82 bachelor’s degrees, 49 master’s degrees and 4 doctorates.
Women earned 34% of other parks, recreation & leisure studies degrees and certificates in the latest year (53 of 158). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (89) and Black or African American (29), and international students earned 2.
College Factual ranks 6 schools in its 2027 Best Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools ranking, including 3 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks other parks, recreation & leisure studies schools within 3 states. In all, 15 colleges offer other parks, recreation & leisure studies programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
How long an other parks, recreation & leisure studies degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 13 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 82 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 49 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 4 |
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