Best colleges for Parks in Alaska
Ranked by graduates a year
Alaska Pacific University awards the most Parks degrees and certificates in Alaska: 7 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 2 Alaska colleges offer Parks and award 13 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies program focuses on the study of parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology. It is designed for students interested in promoting healthy lifestyles and enhancing community well-being…
2 institutions offering Parks in Alaska
Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska Pacific University Anchorage Private not-for-profit | — | 7 | 47% | $18,927 | — |
| 2 | University of Alaska Southeast Juneau Public | — | 6 | 28% | — | — |
Colleges awarding the most Parks degrees in Alaska
By graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska Pacific University Anchorage Private not-for-profit | 7 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 1 Alaska colleges offering Parks
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska Southeast | Juneau | Public | 6 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1193).
Top skills
What Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary earn in Alaska
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Parks programs in Alaska.
Which Alaska colleges award the most Parks degrees?+
Alaska Pacific University (7 graduates a year) awards the most Parks degrees and certificates in Alaska, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 2 Alaska colleges offer Parks.
How much do Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary earn in Alaska?+
The average annual wage for Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary in Alaska is $68,790 (median $58,330), across about 60 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
What is the focus of the Parks program?+
The Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies program focuses on the study of parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology. It is designed for students interested in promoting healthy lifestyles and enhancing community well-being…
What skills will I develop in this program?+
You will develop speaking, active listening, writing, reading comprehension, and related professional skills.
What is the job outlook for Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary?+
The national job outlook is about +2.4% growth with around 1,100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).
What is the typical education requirement?+
A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).
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