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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Ball State University

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Ball State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, you may want to check out the program at Ball State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, IN.

Online Class Availability at Ball State University

Many students take online classes at Ball State University. Among 21,089 students, 5,957 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,416 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at Ball State University

Use these rankings to compare Ball State University’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Indiana #6 of 20
Best Value Indiana #7 of 20
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #36 of 143
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #38 of 143
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #199 of 984
Best Value Nationwide #368 of 982

Earnings for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates from Ball State University

Those who finish Ball State University’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Ball State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $34,900
2 years $36,153
3 years $40,399
4 years $47,355
5 years $54,684

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Ball State University take home a median $47,355, compared with $53,575 for all Ball State University graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness earnings compared with all majors at Ball State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Ball State University is $25,962.

Highest-Paying Careers for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates

Those who complete Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at Ball State University work across a variety of fields. 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
Athletes and Sports Competitors $39,714

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