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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness in Michigan

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Schools in Michigan

Jobs for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Grads in Michigan

There are 156,980 people in the state and 5,850,910 people in the nation working in Parks & Rec jobs.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Jobs Nationwide vs. MI

Wages for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Jobs in Michigan

In this state, Parks & Rec grads earn an average of $90,025. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,914.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Wages Nationwide vs. MI

There are 6 colleges in Michigan that offer Parks & Rec degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,597 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 18% of applicants. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,898 a year. About 84% of those who apply are admitted. 91% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,193 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 95% of applicants. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,750 a year. The school admits about 91% of applicants. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,183 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 82% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,987 a year. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Careers in MI

Some of the careers Parks & Rec majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $84,688
Exercise Physiologists $144,072
Coaches and Scouts $78,709
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $170,172
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $22,330
Security Managers $104,128
General and Operations Managers $149,694
Athletic Trainers $79,834
Facilities Managers $157,669
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $24,378
Athletes and Sports Competitors $39,714
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $43,138

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