Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at University of Central Florida
If you plan to study Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, consider the program at University of Central Florida. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Central Florida is in Orlando, FL.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Central Florida
Many students take online classes at University of Central Florida. Among 69,713 students, 12,508 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 31,060 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at University of Central Florida
Use these rankings to compare University of Central Florida’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #3 of 29 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 248 |
| Best Value | Florida | #10 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #12 of 249 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #61 of 984 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #123 of 982 |
Earnings for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates from University of Central Florida
Students who complete University of Central Florida’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 | $47,251 |
| 2 years | $40,461 |
| 3 years | $53,108 |
| 4 years | $60,049 |
| 5 years | $73,025 |
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 Central Florida earn a median of $60,049, compared with $55,077 for all University of Central Florida graduates — about 9% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates
Those who complete Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at University of Central Florida pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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 |
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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