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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Missouri State University-Springfield

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Missouri State University-Springfield

If you plan to study Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, take a look at what Missouri State University-Springfield. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Missouri State University-Springfield sits in Springfield, MO.

Studying Online at Missouri State University-Springfield

Online coursework is an option at Missouri State University-Springfield. Of 24,360 students, 3,698 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,151 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at Missouri State University-Springfield

These rankings give you a sense of how Missouri State University-Springfield’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Missouri #9 of 26
Best Value Missouri #9 of 26
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #34 of 114
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #38 of 114
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #317 of 984
Best Value Nationwide #460 of 982

Earnings for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield

Those who finish Missouri State University-Springfield’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 Missouri State University-Springfield
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $27,028
2 years $25,855
3 years $37,657
4 years $45,267
5 years $55,832

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield earn a median of $45,267, compared with $55,416 for all Missouri State University-Springfield graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness earnings compared with all majors at Missouri State University-Springfield

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield comes in at $25,166.

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

Those who complete Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at Missouri State University-Springfield pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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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