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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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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