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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Texas Tech University

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Texas Tech University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, take a look at what Texas Tech University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Texas Tech University is in Lubbock, TX.

Studying Online at Texas Tech University

Many students take online classes at Texas Tech University. Of 40,757 students, 5,648 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,407 (53%) took at least some classes online.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at Texas Tech University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #14 of 69
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #23 of 106
Best Value Texas #43 of 70
Best Value Southwest (Region) #70 of 106
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #178 of 984
Best Value Nationwide #566 of 982

Earnings for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates from Texas Tech University

Those who finish Texas Tech 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 Texas Tech University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $33,265
2 years $35,494
3 years $42,851
4 years $50,595
5 years $58,915

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Texas Tech University take home a median $50,595, compared with $63,780 for all Texas Tech University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness earnings compared with all majors at Texas Tech University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Texas Tech University is $23,490.

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

Graduates of the Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at Texas Tech University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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

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