Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Buena Vista University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, consider the program at Buena Vista University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Buena Vista University is located in Storm Lake, IA.
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Studying Online at Buena Vista University
Many students take online classes at Buena Vista University. Of 1,890 students, 1,080 (57%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 74 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at Buena Vista University
Use these rankings to compare Buena Vista University’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #5 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #11 of 22 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #50 of 114 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #60 of 114 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #499 of 984 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #530 of 982 |
Earnings for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates from Buena Vista University
Those who finish Buena Vista University’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,756 |
| 2 years | $39,009 |
| 4 years | $51,571 |
| 5 years | $52,330 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Buena Vista University earn a median of $51,571, compared with $50,278 for all Buena Vista University graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Buena Vista University stands at $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates
Students who finish Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at Buena Vista University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors, 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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