Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
If you plan to study Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, you may want to check out the program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is in Edwardsville, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Distance learning is available at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Among 11,893 students, 1,999 (17%) studied exclusively online and 3,314 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Rankings can help you compare Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #12 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #23 of 34 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #27 of 143 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #64 of 143 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #293 of 982 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #368 of 984 |
Earnings for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Students who complete Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’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 | $32,428 |
| 2 years | $34,715 |
| 3 years | $41,028 |
| 4 years | $50,968 |
| 5 years | $56,058 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn a median of $50,968, compared with $71,140 for all Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville comes in at $23,237.
Top-Paying Careers for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates
Those who complete Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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