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Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Role Overview

Teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Recommended Majors

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. Sports Studies.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
California	$130,340
Arizona	$94,660
New York	$82,770
Nebraska	$82,400
Idaho	$82,220
Maryland	$81,110
Michigan	$80,310
Massachusetts	$80,270
Tennessee	$79,410
South Carolina	$78,280
Minnesota	$77,080
Missouri	$76,890
Illinois	$75,840
Texas	$75,570
Oregon	$75,180

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Median Annual Salary

$75,890

Projected Growth (10yr)

+2.4%

Avg. annual openings

1.1k

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