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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Gallaudet University

If you plan to study Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, you may want to check out the program at Gallaudet University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Gallaudet University sits in Washington, DC.

Studying Online at Gallaudet University

Distance learning is available at Gallaudet University. Of 1,335 students, 245 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 553 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at Gallaudet University

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#60 of 129
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#125 of 128
Best Value	Nationwide	#429 of 982
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#927 of 984

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

Students who complete Gallaudet 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	$27,881
2 years	$29,685
3 years	$17,439
4 years	$31,577
5 years	$47,055

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Gallaudet University report median earnings of $31,577, compared with $56,901 for all Gallaudet University graduates — about 45% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Graduates of the Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at Gallaudet University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.