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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at University of South Florida

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at University of South Florida

If you are interested in studying Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, you may want to check out the program at University of South Florida. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of South Florida is in Tampa, FL.

Studying Online at University of South Florida

Distance learning is available at University of South Florida. Among 49,622 students, 7,519 (15%) studied exclusively online and 25,913 (52%) took at least some classes online.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at University of South Florida

These rankings give you a sense of how University of South Florida’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Florida #6 of 29
Best Value Florida #6 of 29
Best Value Southeast (Region) #7 of 248
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #24 of 249
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #126 of 984
Best Value Nationwide #126 of 982

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

Those who finish University of South Florida’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 South Florida
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $44,824
2 years $47,963
3 years $62,919
4 years $71,569
5 years $86,804

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from University of South Florida report median earnings of $71,569, compared with $58,776 for all University of South Florida graduates — about 22% higher than the school-wide median.

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

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

Those who complete Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at University of South Florida go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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