Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
If you plan to study Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, you may want to check out the program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana sits in Natchitoches, LA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Distance learning is available at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Among 8,523 students, 4,083 (48%) studied exclusively online and 2,856 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
These rankings give you a sense of how Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #5 of 11 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #7 of 11 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #62 of 248 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #119 of 249 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #343 of 982 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #649 of 984 |
Earnings for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Those who finish Northwestern State University of Louisiana’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 | $27,984 |
| 2 years | $36,565 |
| 3 years | $51,224 |
| 4 years | $46,052 |
| 5 years | $53,263 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana take home a median $46,052, compared with $54,388 for all Northwestern State University of Louisiana graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana is $24,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates
Graduates of the Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana work across a variety of fields. 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 |
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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