Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Florida International University
If you plan to study Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, you may want to check out the program at Florida International University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Florida International University is in Miami, FL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Florida International University
Many students take online classes at Florida International University. Among 54,723 students, 13,818 (25%) studied exclusively online and 23,023 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at Florida International University
Use these rankings to compare Florida International University’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #7 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #9 of 29 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #12 of 248 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #50 of 249 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #127 of 982 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #276 of 984 |
Earnings for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates from Florida International University
Those who finish Florida International University’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 | $32,195 |
| 2 years | $35,625 |
| 3 years | $42,822 |
| 4 years | $44,658 |
| 5 years | $47,070 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Florida International University report median earnings of $44,658, compared with $60,144 for all Florida International University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Florida International University is $19,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates
Graduates of the Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at Florida International University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors, 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 |
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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