Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at University of Mississippi
If you plan to study Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, consider the program at University of Mississippi. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Mississippi is located in University, MS.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Mississippi
Distance learning is available at University of Mississippi. Among 26,449 students, 1,904 (7%) studied exclusively online and 14,512 (55%) took at least some classes online.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at University of Mississippi
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Mississippi’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #1 of 14 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #4 of 14 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #38 of 248 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #43 of 249 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #241 of 984 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #242 of 982 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #1 of 14 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #4 of 14 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #38 of 248 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #43 of 249 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #241 of 984 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #242 of 982 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #1 of 14 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #4 of 14 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #38 of 248 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #43 of 249 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #241 of 984 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #242 of 982 |
Earnings for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates from University of Mississippi
Those who finish University of Mississippi’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 | $24,639 |
| 2 years | $21,964 |
| 3 years | $37,937 |
| 4 years | $46,085 |
| 5 years | $51,752 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from University of Mississippi earn a median of $46,085, compared with $63,600 for all University of Mississippi graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from University of Mississippi comes in at $22,624.
Highest-Paying Careers for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates
Those who complete Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at University of Mississippi pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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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