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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at University of Northern Iowa

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at University of Northern Iowa

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

University of Northern Iowa is in Cedar Falls, IA.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Northern Iowa

Many students take online classes at University of Northern Iowa. Of 9,278 students, 1,482 (16%) studied exclusively online and 2,792 (30%) took at least some classes online.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at University of Northern Iowa

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #3 of 22
Best Value Iowa #3 of 22
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #14 of 114
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #32 of 114
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #255 of 984
Best Value Nationwide #324 of 982

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #3 of 22
Best Value Iowa #3 of 22
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #14 of 114
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #32 of 114
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #255 of 984
Best Value Nationwide #324 of 982

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

Students who complete University of Northern Iowa’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at University of Northern Iowa
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $33,985
2 years $38,544
3 years $40,170
4 years $43,493
5 years $51,280

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 Northern Iowa earn a median of $43,493, compared with $50,993 for all University of Northern Iowa graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from University of Northern Iowa is $23,204.

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

Students who finish Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at University of Northern Iowa go on to a range of careers. Below 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

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