65
International graduates, 2024–25
37 bachelor's · 9 master's · 6 doctoral
12 months
OPT after graduation
117
Four-year schools that offer it
3
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Occupations related to Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.
OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, except GamblingSOC 11-90725,100 openings a year · 16 LCA filings5,100+6%$79,52016
College teaching in this field: Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · usually requires a doctorate
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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology