Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Northwestern College
If you plan to study Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, you may want to check out the program at Northwestern College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwestern College sits in Orange City, IA.
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Studying Online at Northwestern College
Distance learning is available at Northwestern College. Among 1,705 students, 583 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 266 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at Northwestern College
These rankings give you a sense of how Northwestern College’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #9 of 22 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #19 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #55 of 114 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #85 of 114 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #458 of 984 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #759 of 982 |
Earnings for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates from Northwestern College
Graduates of Northwestern 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 | $33,080 |
Best-Paid Careers for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates
Students who finish Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at Northwestern College 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
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