Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Wingate University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, take a look at what Wingate University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Wingate University is located in Wingate, NC.
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Studying Online at Wingate University
Many students take online classes at Wingate University. Of 3,458 students, 258 (7%) studied exclusively online and 1,391 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at Wingate University
Use these rankings to compare Wingate University’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #13 of 42 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #24 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #81 of 249 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #172 of 248 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #459 of 984 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #666 of 982 |
Earnings for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates from Wingate University
Those who finish Wingate 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 | $29,604 |
| 2 years | $29,094 |
| 4 years | $44,230 |
| 5 years | $56,061 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Wingate University earn a median of $44,230, compared with $71,605 for all Wingate University graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Wingate University comes in at $25,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates
Those who complete Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program at Wingate University 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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