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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Augusta University

If you plan to study Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, consider the program at Augusta University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Augusta University sits in Augusta, GA.

Online Class Availability at Augusta University

Distance learning is available at Augusta University. Of 10,900 students, 2,320 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,480 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at Augusta University

Rankings can help you compare Augusta University’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Georgia	#9 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Georgia	#18 of 28
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#67 of 248
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#162 of 249
Best Value	Nationwide	#349 of 982
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#797 of 984

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Georgia	#9 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Georgia	#18 of 28
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#67 of 248
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#162 of 249
Best Value	Nationwide	#349 of 982
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#797 of 984

Earnings for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates from Augusta University

Graduates of Augusta University’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$27,612
2 years	$36,530
3 years	$34,827
4 years	$35,745
5 years	$51,789

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Augusta University earn a median of $35,745, compared with $71,086 for all Augusta University graduates — about 50% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Augusta University comes in at $26,031.

Best-Paid Careers for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates

Graduates of the Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at Augusta University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$170,172
Facilities Managers	$157,669
General and Operations Managers	$149,694
Exercise Physiologists	$144,072
Security Managers	$104,128
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,688
Athletic Trainers	$79,834
Coaches and Scouts	$78,709
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors	$54,441
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers	$43,138

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

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