Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Mississippi College
If you are interested in studying Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, you may want to check out the program at Mississippi College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mississippi College is located in Clinton, MS.
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Online & Distance Learning at Mississippi College
Online coursework is an option at Mississippi College. Among 4,164 students, 456 (11%) studied exclusively online and 1,507 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at Mississippi College
These rankings give you a sense of how Mississippi College’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #3 of 14 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #13 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #56 of 249 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #161 of 248 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #316 of 984 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #631 of 982 |
Earnings for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates from Mississippi College
Students who complete Mississippi College’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,976 |
| 2 years | $32,084 |
| 3 years | $33,317 |
| 4 years | $40,968 |
| 5 years | $51,160 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Mississippi College report median earnings of $40,968, compared with $52,825 for all Mississippi College graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Mississippi College stands at $24,625.
Best-Paid Careers for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates
Students who finish Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at Mississippi College go on to a range of careers. Below are 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 |
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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