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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Jackson State University

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Jackson State University

If you plan to study Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, consider the program at Jackson State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Jackson State University is located in Jackson, MS.

Studying Online at Jackson State University

Distance learning is available at Jackson State University. Among 6,326 students, 2,221 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,227 (51%) took at least some classes online.

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

Rankings can help you compare Jackson State University’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Mississippi #12 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Mississippi #13 of 14
Best Value Southeast (Region) #171 of 248
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #238 of 249
Best Value Nationwide #686 of 982
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #967 of 984

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

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

Median earnings by years after graduation for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Jackson State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $33,576
2 years $46,087
3 years $41,525

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

Graduates of the Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at Jackson State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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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