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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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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