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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Northern Michigan University

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Northern Michigan University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, you may want to check out the program at Northern Michigan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Northern Michigan University sits in Marquette, MI.

Online Class Availability at Northern Michigan University

Online coursework is an option at Northern Michigan University. Among 7,409 students, 967 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,633 (22%) took at least some classes online.

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

Use these rankings to compare Northern Michigan University’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Michigan #15 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #26 of 28
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #66 of 143
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #123 of 143
Best Value Nationwide #529 of 982
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #808 of 984

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

Students who complete Northern Michigan University’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Northern Michigan University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $26,650
2 years $28,929
3 years $30,646
4 years $32,895
5 years $47,940

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Northern Michigan University take home a median $32,895, compared with $45,526 for all Northern Michigan University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Northern Michigan University stands at $24,240.

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

Students who finish Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at Northern Michigan University go on to a range of careers. Here 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

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