Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Wartburg College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, take a look at what Wartburg College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wartburg College is in Waverly, IA.
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Online Class Availability at Wartburg College
Distance learning is available at Wartburg College. Of 1,483 students, 22 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 169 (11%) took at least some classes online.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at Wartburg College
Use these rankings to compare Wartburg College’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #16 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #22 of 22 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #81 of 114 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #109 of 114 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #767 of 982 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #917 of 984 |
Earnings for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates from Wartburg College
Those who finish Wartburg College’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 | $31,030 |
| 2 years | $25,194 |
| 4 years | $47,888 |
| 5 years | $49,328 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Wartburg College take home a median $47,888, compared with $52,723 for all Wartburg College graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates
Those who complete Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at Wartburg College go on to a range of careers. Here 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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