Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at George Fox University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, consider the program at George Fox University. Get started with the following essential facts.
George Fox University sits in Newberg, OR.
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Online Class Availability at George Fox University
Distance learning is available at George Fox University. Of 4,916 students, 882 (18%) studied exclusively online and 1,953 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at George Fox University
Use these rankings to compare George Fox University’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #2 of 12 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #11 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #54 of 153 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #138 of 153 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #301 of 984 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #913 of 982 |
Earnings for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates from George Fox University
Those who finish George Fox University’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,534 |
| 2 years | $23,579 |
| 5 years | $57,664 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from George Fox University stands at $26,743.
Top-Paying Careers for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates
Graduates of the Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at George Fox University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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