Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at University of Kentucky
What traits are you looking for in a school for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, consider the program at University of Kentucky. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Kentucky sits in Lexington, KY.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Kentucky
Many students take online classes at University of Kentucky. Among 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at University of Kentucky
Use these rankings to compare University of Kentucky’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #1 of 18 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #9 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #28 of 249 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #90 of 248 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #154 of 984 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #420 of 982 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #1 of 18 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #9 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #28 of 249 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #90 of 248 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #154 of 984 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #420 of 982 |
Earnings for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates from University of Kentucky
Students who complete University of Kentucky’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 | $42,622 |
| 2 years | $42,123 |
| 3 years | $48,994 |
| 4 years | $53,063 |
| 5 years | $56,391 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from University of Kentucky take home a median $53,063, compared with $61,112 for all University of Kentucky graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates
Those who complete Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at University of Kentucky pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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 |
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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