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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Valparaiso University

If you are interested in studying Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, consider the program at Valparaiso University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Valparaiso University sits in Valparaiso, IN.

Online Class Availability at Valparaiso University

Distance learning is available at Valparaiso University. Of 2,579 students, 112 (4%) studied exclusively online and 930 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at Valparaiso University

Rankings can help you compare Valparaiso University’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates from Valparaiso University

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$33,303
2 years	$36,908
3 years	$46,201
4 years	$46,222
5 years	$61,254

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Valparaiso University take home a median $46,222, compared with $66,064 for all Valparaiso University graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Valparaiso University stands at $27,000.

Best-Paid Careers for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates

Those who complete Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at Valparaiso University pursue many career paths. Below are 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.