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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Xavier University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, take a look at what Xavier University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Xavier University is located in Cincinnati, OH.

Online & Distance Learning at Xavier University

Distance learning is available at Xavier University. Of 5,501 students, 696 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 749 (14%) took at least some classes online.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings at Xavier University

These rankings give you a sense of how Xavier University’s Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#10 of 45
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#40 of 143
Best Value	Ohio	#44 of 45
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#140 of 143
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#237 of 984
Best Value	Nationwide	#938 of 982

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

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$35,991
2 years	$37,524
3 years	$35,333
4 years	$43,404
5 years	$52,884

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates from Xavier University report median earnings of $43,404, compared with $65,219 for all Xavier University graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

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

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

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.