Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at University of Maryland Eastern Shore
If you plan to study Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, you may want to check out the program at University of Maryland Eastern Shore. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Maryland Eastern Shore is in Princess Anne, MD.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Online coursework is an option at University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Among 3,177 students, 278 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,427 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Rankings can help you compare University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Maryland | #5 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #12 of 12 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #58 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #122 of 128 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #414 of 982 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #902 of 984 |
Earnings for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates from University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Graduates of University of Maryland Eastern Shore’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 | $28,680 |
| 2 years | $26,643 |
| 3 years | $31,434 |
| 4 years | $40,738 |
| 5 years | $46,071 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from University of Maryland Eastern Shore earn a median of $40,738, compared with $58,282 for all University of Maryland Eastern Shore graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from University of Maryland Eastern Shore comes in at $27,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates
Graduates of the Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at University of Maryland Eastern Shore pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.