Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Perkinston, MS

Parks, Recreation & Fitness ASSOCIATE CIP 31.0101

Total Graduates

Class of 2025

Male Graduates

61%

27 of 44

Female Graduates

39%

17 of 44

Annual Tuition & Fees

$4,250

In-state, incl. fees

How to read these numbers

Total Graduates counts the students who completed the Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies. credential during the 2025 academic year, not those currently enrolled or applied. Programs in this range tend to be steady and well-resourced, though small enough that the entering class size can vary noticeably year to year. The gender split is based on completers in this single award year and can shift meaningfully year to year — especially in smaller cohorts — so read the percentages as a recent snapshot rather than a fixed property of the program. The $4,250 figure is the published annual tuition and required fees — what the school officially charges before financial aid. Most students pay less once federal Pell grants, state aid, and institutional scholarships are applied, so treat this as a starting point rather than an expected out-of-pocket cost. Because every accredited college reports the same fields to IPEDS each year, you can compare Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's figures against similar programs at other schools on a like-for-like basis.

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies.

Degree Level ASSOCIATE

CIP Code 31.0101

Program Family Parks, Recreation & Fitness

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 44 graduates

Award Year 2025

Gender Distribution 61% male, 39% female

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

🎯

Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Average Starting Salary

$75,890

10-Year Job Growth

+2.4%

Career Readiness Score

70/100

100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title	Starting Salary	Growth Rate	Skill Match	Mapping
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1193	$60,712	+2.4%	75%	primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$56,918

Peak Salary

$94,863

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

✓ Skills Covered in Program (10)

● Speaking

● Instructing

● Writing

● Active Listening

● Reading Comprehension

● Learning Strategies

● Critical Thinking

● Judgment and Decision Making

● Monitoring

● Time Management

ℹ Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

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Institution

School Name Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Location Perkinston, MS

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $4,250

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $7,850

Average Net Price $6,087

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Program Information

CIP Code: 31.0101

CIP Family: 31

IPEDS ID: