Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Mississippi University for Women
What traits are you looking for in a school for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, consider the program at Mississippi University for Women. Get started with the following essential facts.
Mississippi University for Women is in Columbus, MS.
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Studying Online at Mississippi University for Women
Online coursework is an option at Mississippi University for Women. Of 2,193 students, 766 (35%) studied exclusively online and 818 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at Mississippi University for Women
Rankings can help you compare Mississippi University for Women’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Mississippi | #6 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #9 of 14 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #63 of 248 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #160 of 249 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #345 of 982 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #787 of 984 |
Earnings for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates from Mississippi University for Women
Graduates of Mississippi University for Women’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 | $21,221 |
| 2 years | $18,771 |
| 5 years | $41,969 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Mississippi University for Women stands at $20,825.
Top-Paying Careers for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates
Those who complete Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at Mississippi University for Women work across a variety of fields. Below 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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