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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Western Illinois University

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Western Illinois University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, you may want to check out the program at Western Illinois University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Western Illinois University sits in Macomb, IL.

Online & Distance Learning at Western Illinois University

Many students take online classes at Western Illinois University. Among 6,332 students, 1,607 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,917 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at Western Illinois University

Rankings can help you compare Western Illinois University’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #11 of 34
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #31 of 34
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #32 of 143
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #125 of 143
Best Value Nationwide #290 of 982
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #813 of 984

Earnings for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates from Western Illinois University

Those who finish Western Illinois University’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 Western Illinois University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $34,161
2 years $32,699
3 years $39,339
4 years $45,607
5 years $49,099

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Western Illinois University report median earnings of $45,607, compared with $53,962 for all Western Illinois University graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness earnings compared with all majors at Western Illinois University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Western Illinois University stands at $30,000.

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

Students who finish Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at Western Illinois University work across a variety of fields. 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

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