Associate Degree   California

Best Colleges for Associate Degree
in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies

12 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

12 Colleges
📍 California
🎓 Associate Degree

Showing 1–12 of 12 colleges in California

College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$10,243/yr
Grad earnings
$49,022
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$20,561/yr
Grad earnings
$46,047
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Sierra College
Rocklin, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,628/yr
Grad earnings
$45,294
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,544/yr
Grad earnings
$42,786
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Palomar College
San Marcos, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,997/yr
Grad earnings
$42,300
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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American River College
Sacramento, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,986/yr
Grad earnings
$40,162
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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College of the Desert
Palm Desert, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$20,053/yr
Grad earnings
$39,020
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Fresno City College
Fresno, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,063/yr
Grad earnings
$37,361
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Associate Degree in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in California?
12 colleges and universities currently offer Associate Degree programs in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in California, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in California?
College of the Canyons leads with median graduate earnings of $49,022 ten years after enrollment for Associate Degree graduates.
Which Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies colleges in California have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including College of the Canyons, Professional Golfers Career College, Cuesta College, Sierra College. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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