Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Carthage College
If you are interested in studying Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, consider the program at Carthage College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Carthage College is in Kenosha, WI.
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Online & Distance Learning at Carthage College
Many students take online classes at Carthage College. Among 2,844 students, 0 (0%) studied exclusively online and 103 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at Carthage College
Rankings can help you compare Carthage College’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #9 of 16 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #16 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #66 of 143 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #126 of 143 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #378 of 984 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #805 of 982 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #9 of 16 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #16 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #66 of 143 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #126 of 143 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #378 of 984 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #805 of 982 |
Earnings for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates from Carthage College
Graduates of Carthage College’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 | $27,848 |
| 2 years | $35,060 |
| 3 years | $43,954 |
| 4 years | $46,158 |
| 5 years | $56,766 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Carthage College take home a median $46,158, compared with $54,469 for all Carthage College graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Carthage College is $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates
Those who complete Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at Carthage College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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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