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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Western Oregon University

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Western Oregon University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, consider the program at Western Oregon University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Western Oregon University is located in Monmouth, OR.

Online & Distance Learning at Western Oregon University

Many students take online classes at Western Oregon University. Of 3,722 students, 818 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,884 (51%) took at least some classes online.

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

Graduates of Western Oregon University’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Western Oregon University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $28,229
2 years $26,850
3 years $29,308
4 years $40,753
5 years $51,508

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Western Oregon University report median earnings of $40,753, compared with $46,183 for all Western Oregon University graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Western Oregon University comes in at $24,500.

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

Those who complete Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at Western Oregon University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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