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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Michigan Technological University

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Michigan Technological University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, take a look at what Michigan Technological University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Michigan Technological University is in Houghton, MI.

Studying Online at Michigan Technological University

Distance learning is available at Michigan Technological University. Of 7,403 students, 352 (5%) studied exclusively online and 490 (7%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates from Michigan Technological University

Students who complete Michigan Technological 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 Michigan Technological University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
2 years $35,060
3 years $42,427
4 years $53,316
5 years $60,932

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Michigan Technological University report median earnings of $53,316, compared with $80,904 for all Michigan Technological University graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness earnings compared with all majors at Michigan Technological University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Michigan Technological University comes in at $20,091.

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

Students who finish Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at Michigan Technological University go on to a range of careers. 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

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