Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at University of Southern Mississippi
If you plan to study Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, consider the program at University of Southern Mississippi. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Southern Mississippi is in Hattiesburg, MS.
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Online Class Availability at University of Southern Mississippi
Online coursework is an option at University of Southern Mississippi. Of 13,170 students, 4,140 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,550 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at University of Southern Mississippi
Rankings can help you compare University of Southern Mississippi’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #4 of 14 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #7 of 14 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #57 of 248 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #58 of 249 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #319 of 982 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #322 of 984 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #4 of 14 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #7 of 14 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #57 of 248 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #58 of 249 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #319 of 982 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #322 of 984 |
Earnings for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi
Students who complete University of Southern Mississippi’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,638 |
| 2 years | $33,938 |
| 3 years | $30,664 |
| 4 years | $45,406 |
| 5 years | $49,192 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from University of Southern Mississippi take home a median $45,406, compared with $51,802 for all University of Southern Mississippi graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from University of Southern Mississippi comes in at $23,770.
Best-Paid Careers for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates
Graduates of the Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at University of Southern Mississippi pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.