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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at George Mason University

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at George Mason University

If you are interested in studying Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, consider the program at George Mason University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

George Mason University sits in Fairfax, VA.

Online & Distance Learning at George Mason University

Many students take online classes at George Mason University. Of 39,766 students, 7,435 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 20,269 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at George Mason University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Virginia #4 of 21
Best Schools (Quality) Virginia #7 of 21
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #55 of 249
Best Value Southeast (Region) #118 of 248
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #315 of 984
Best Value Nationwide #493 of 982

Earnings for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates from George Mason University

Students who complete George Mason 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 George Mason University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $34,209
2 years $37,208
3 years $42,925
4 years $34,900
5 years $61,833

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from George Mason University earn a median of $34,900, compared with $79,668 for all George Mason University graduates — about 56% lower than the school-wide median.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness earnings compared with all majors at George Mason University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from George Mason University is $25,033.

Best-Paid Careers for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates

Those who complete Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at George Mason University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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

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