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Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies at University of Northern Iowa

If you are interested in studying Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies, take a look at what University of Northern Iowa. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Northern Iowa is located in Cedar Falls, IA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 24 parks, recreation & leisure studies degrees were awarded at University of Northern Iowa.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Northern Iowa

Distance learning is available at University of Northern Iowa. Among 9,278 students, 1,482 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,792 (30%) took at least some classes online.

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

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Northern Iowa’s Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Iowa	#1 of 2
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#1 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Iowa	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#6 of 9
Best Value	Nationwide	#17 of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#28 of 48

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Iowa	#1 of 2
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#1 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Iowa	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#6 of 9
Best Value	Nationwide	#17 of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#28 of 48

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

Graduates of University of Northern Iowa’s Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$32,498
2 years	$33,138
3 years	$41,199
4 years	$41,853
5 years	$48,941

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn a median of $41,853, compared with $50,993 for all University of Northern Iowa graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies graduates from University of Northern Iowa stands at $23,907.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies graduates at University of Northern Iowa, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies graduates at University of Northern Iowa are 62% women (15) and 38% men (9).

Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Northern Iowa

Of the 19 bachelor’s parks, recreation & leisure studies graduates at University of Northern Iowa, 63% were women (12) and 37% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Northern Iowa.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Hispanic / Latino	1

Minority students account for 5% of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Northern Iowa, lower than the national average of 29%.*

Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Master’s Program at University of Northern Iowa

Of the 5 master’s parks, recreation & leisure studies degrees awarded at University of Northern Iowa, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Northern Iowa.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 20% of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Northern Iowa, below the national average of 24%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Concentrations at University of Northern Iowa

The Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies program at University of Northern Iowa offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies	24

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

Graduates of the Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies program at University of Northern Iowa go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,688

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.