Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Indiana University-Indianapolis
If you plan to study Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, consider the program at Indiana University-Indianapolis. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Indiana University-Indianapolis is in Indianapolis, IN.
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Online & Distance Learning at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Distance learning is available at Indiana University-Indianapolis. Of 22,534 students, 3,022 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,340 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at Indiana University-Indianapolis
These rankings give you a sense of how Indiana University-Indianapolis’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #2 of 20 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #12 of 143 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #18 of 143 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #118 of 984 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #161 of 982 |
Earnings for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis
Graduates of Indiana University-Indianapolis’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 | $29,604 |
| 2 years | $34,642 |
| 3 years | $41,037 |
| 4 years | $49,962 |
| 5 years | $53,647 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis report median earnings of $49,962, compared with $67,436 for all Indiana University-Indianapolis graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at $24,160.
Top-Paying Careers for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates
Those who complete Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at Indiana University-Indianapolis work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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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