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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Iowa State University

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Iowa State University

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

Iowa State University is in Ames, IA.

Online Class Availability at Iowa State University

Many students take online classes at Iowa State University. Of 30,380 students, 972 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 17,472 (58%) took at least some classes online.

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

Use these rankings to compare Iowa State University’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #1 of 22
Best Value Iowa #4 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #8 of 114
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #33 of 114
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #62 of 984
Best Value Nationwide #436 of 982

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #1 of 22
Best Value Iowa #4 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #8 of 114
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #33 of 114
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #62 of 984
Best Value Nationwide #436 of 982

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

Graduates of Iowa State University’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Iowa State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $32,074
2 years $34,126
3 years $44,050
4 years $53,773
5 years $61,453

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Iowa State University earn a median of $53,773, compared with $64,577 for all Iowa State University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Iowa State University is $25,425.

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

Students who finish Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at Iowa State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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