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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Southern Methodist University

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Southern Methodist University

If you are interested in studying Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, you may want to check out the program at Southern Methodist University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Southern Methodist University is located in Dallas, TX.

Studying Online at Southern Methodist University

Online coursework is an option at Southern Methodist University. Of 12,116 students, 669 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,002 (8%) took at least some classes online.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at Southern Methodist University

Rankings can help you compare Southern Methodist University’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #4 of 69
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #6 of 106
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #37 of 984
Best Value Texas #69 of 70
Best Value Southwest (Region) #105 of 106
Best Value Nationwide #974 of 982

Earnings for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates from Southern Methodist University

Those who finish Southern Methodist University’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Southern Methodist University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $46,896
2 years $49,625
3 years $56,789
4 years $70,754
5 years $80,147

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Southern Methodist University take home a median $70,754, compared with $82,838 for all Southern Methodist University graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness earnings compared with all majors at Southern Methodist University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Southern Methodist University is $20,475.

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

Students who finish Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at Southern Methodist University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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

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