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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at University of Georgia

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at University of Georgia

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 Georgia. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Georgia is located in Athens, GA.

Studying Online at University of Georgia

Online coursework is an option at University of Georgia. Of 43,146 students, 1,664 (4%) studied exclusively online and 8,365 (19%) took at least some classes online.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at University of Georgia

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Georgia #2 of 28
Best Value Georgia #4 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #7 of 249
Best Value Southeast (Region) #28 of 248
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #30 of 984
Best Value Nationwide #204 of 982

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Georgia #2 of 28
Best Value Georgia #4 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #7 of 249
Best Value Southeast (Region) #28 of 248
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #30 of 984
Best Value Nationwide #204 of 982

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

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

Median earnings by years after graduation for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at University of Georgia
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $29,679
2 years $34,686
3 years $43,697
4 years $53,432
5 years $63,819

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from University of Georgia earn a median of $53,432, compared with $65,444 for all University of Georgia graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from University of Georgia is $22,250.

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

Graduates of the Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at University of Georgia pursue many career paths. Below are 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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