Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at North Carolina Central University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, consider the program at North Carolina Central University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
North Carolina Central University sits in Durham, NC.
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Online & Distance Learning at North Carolina Central University
Many students take online classes at North Carolina Central University. Among 8,579 students, 2,041 (24%) studied exclusively online and 4,382 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at North Carolina Central University
Rankings can help you compare North Carolina Central University’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #12 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #27 of 42 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #98 of 248 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #197 of 249 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #450 of 982 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #887 of 984 |
Earnings for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates from North Carolina Central University
Graduates of North Carolina Central University’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,941 |
| 2 years | $29,811 |
| 3 years | $37,748 |
| 4 years | $41,207 |
| 5 years | $41,121 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from North Carolina Central University report median earnings of $41,207, compared with $48,705 for all North Carolina Central University graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from North Carolina Central University is $32,385.
Highest-Paying Careers for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates
Those who complete Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at North Carolina Central University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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