Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Northwestern Oklahoma State University
If you plan to study Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, you may want to check out the program at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University is in Alva, OK.
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Studying Online at Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Many students take online classes at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Of 2,079 students, 598 (29%) studied exclusively online and 933 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Rankings can help you compare Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oklahoma | #5 of 20 |
| Best Value | Oklahoma | #7 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #20 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #27 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #167 of 984 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #177 of 982 |
Earnings for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates from Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Graduates of Northwestern Oklahoma State 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 | $29,978 |
| 2 years | $30,119 |
| 3 years | $40,041 |
| 4 years | $39,438 |
| 5 years | $48,084 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Northwestern Oklahoma State University earn a median of $39,438, compared with $44,914 for all Northwestern Oklahoma State University graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Northwestern Oklahoma State University comes in at $20,418.
Top-Paying Careers for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates
Graduates of the Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at Northwestern Oklahoma State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.