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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at McNeese State University

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at McNeese State University

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

McNeese State University is located in Lake Charles, LA.

Online Class Availability at McNeese State University

Many students take online classes at McNeese State University. Among 6,241 students, 1,117 (18%) studied exclusively online and 3,183 (51%) took at least some classes online.

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

These rankings give you a sense of how McNeese State University’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Louisiana #3 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Louisiana #7 of 11
Best Value Southeast (Region) #43 of 248
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #148 of 249
Best Value Nationwide #258 of 982
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #746 of 984

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

Those who finish McNeese 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 McNeese State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $31,814
2 years $30,248
3 years $35,086
4 years $41,580
5 years $48,611

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from McNeese State University earn a median of $41,580, compared with $52,177 for all McNeese State University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from McNeese State University is $19,014.

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

Graduates of the Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at McNeese State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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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