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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Northern Kentucky University

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Northern Kentucky University

If you plan to study Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, you may want to check out the program at Northern Kentucky University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Northern Kentucky University is located in Highland Heights, KY.

Online Class Availability at Northern Kentucky University

Many students take online classes at Northern Kentucky University. Of 15,347 students, 6,624 (43%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,682 (31%) took at least some classes online.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at Northern Kentucky University

These rankings give you a sense of how Northern Kentucky University’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Kentucky #2 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #4 of 18
Best Value Southeast (Region) #4 of 248
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #51 of 249
Best Value Nationwide #80 of 982
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #279 of 984

Earnings for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates from Northern Kentucky University

Graduates of Northern Kentucky 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 Northern Kentucky University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $32,704
2 years $39,729
3 years $42,994
4 years $47,213
5 years $56,835

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Northern Kentucky University take home a median $47,213, compared with $63,438 for all Northern Kentucky University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness earnings compared with all majors at Northern Kentucky University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Northern Kentucky University comes in at $23,500.

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

Those who complete Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at Northern Kentucky University go on to a range of careers. Below are 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

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