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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at University of West Florida

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at University of West Florida

What traits are you looking for in a school for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, you may want to check out the program at University of West Florida. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of West Florida sits in Pensacola, FL.

Online Class Availability at University of West Florida

Many students take online classes at University of West Florida. Of 14,822 students, 7,238 (49%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,222 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at University of West Florida

These rankings give you a sense of how University of West Florida’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Florida #5 of 29
Best Value Southeast (Region) #9 of 248
Best Schools (Quality) Florida #13 of 29
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #73 of 249
Best Value Nationwide #125 of 982
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #419 of 984

Earnings for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates from University of West Florida

Students who complete University of West Florida’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 University of West Florida
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $35,838
2 years $27,254
3 years $36,761
4 years $40,646
5 years $43,987

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from University of West Florida take home a median $40,646, compared with $50,198 for all University of West Florida graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness earnings compared with all majors at University of West Florida

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from University of West Florida stands at $22,188.

Best-Paid Careers for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates

Those who complete Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at University of West Florida work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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

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