Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Lees-McRae College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, you may want to check out the program at Lees-McRae College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Lees-McRae College is in Banner Elk, NC.
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Online & Distance Learning at Lees-McRae College
Online coursework is an option at Lees-McRae College. Among 910 students, 190 (21%) studied exclusively online and 19 (2%) took at least some classes online.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at Lees-McRae College
Use these rankings to compare Lees-McRae College’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #15 of 42 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #36 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #99 of 249 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #217 of 248 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #537 of 984 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #836 of 982 |
Earnings for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates from Lees-McRae College
Graduates of Lees-McRae 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 | $24,560 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates
Those who complete Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at Lees-McRae College pursue many career paths. Below 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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