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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Central Michigan University

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Central Michigan University

If you are interested in studying Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, take a look at what Central Michigan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Central Michigan University is located in Mount Pleasant, MI.

Online & Distance Learning at Central Michigan University

Many students take online classes at Central Michigan University. Among 14,488 students, 3,356 (23%) studied exclusively online and 5,044 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at Central Michigan University

Rankings can help you compare Central Michigan University’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Michigan #9 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #10 of 28
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #42 of 143
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #60 of 143
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #354 of 984
Best Value Nationwide #404 of 982

Earnings for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates from Central Michigan University

Students who complete Central Michigan 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 Central Michigan University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $35,182
2 years $35,394
3 years $39,051
4 years $49,699
5 years $56,044

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Central Michigan University take home a median $49,699, compared with $61,603 for all Central Michigan University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness earnings compared with all majors at Central Michigan University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Central Michigan University stands at $27,000.

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

Graduates of the Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at Central Michigan University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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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