Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Mount St. Mary’s University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, consider the program at Mount St. Mary’s University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Mount St. Mary’s University is located in Emmitsburg, MD.
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Online & Distance Learning at Mount St. Mary’s University
Online coursework is an option at Mount St. Mary’s University. Among 2,408 students, 352 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 965 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at Mount St. Mary’s University
These rankings give you a sense of how Mount St. Mary’s University’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #7 of 12 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #12 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #70 of 128 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #102 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #462 of 984 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #815 of 982 |
Earnings for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates from Mount St. Mary’s University
Students who complete Mount St. Mary’s University’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 | $33,439 |
| 4 years | $50,439 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Mount St. Mary’s University earn a median of $50,439, compared with $62,238 for all Mount St. Mary’s University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates
Graduates of the Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at Mount St. Mary’s University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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 |
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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