Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
If you plan to study Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, take a look at what Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale sits in Carbondale, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Distance learning is available at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Among 11,790 students, 2,272 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
These rankings give you a sense of how Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #14 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #25 of 34 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #47 of 143 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #88 of 143 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #430 of 982 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #557 of 984 |
Earnings for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Those who finish Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,935 |
| 2 years | $31,896 |
| 3 years | $39,762 |
| 4 years | $43,968 |
| 5 years | $44,641 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $43,968, compared with $58,303 for all Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is $21,638.
Top-Paying Careers for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates
Students who finish Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying 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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