by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Appalachian State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 41 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level granted in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at Appalachian State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 134 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Appalachian State University awarded 134 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
Appalachian State University is in the top 15% of the country for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University report a median salary of $38,384 a year. This is below $50,311, the median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Appalachian State University, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness students accumulate a median of $20,353 in student loans. This is lower than $22,075, the typical median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,875 |
| Fees | $3,337 | $3,337 |
Learn more about Appalachian State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 53% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at Appalachian State University were White. About 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 108 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Appalachian State University granted 67 bachelor’s completions in exercise science and kinesiology recently — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (72%).
Appalachian State University awarded 67 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, and leisure facilities management, general recently — 37% to women and 63% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (90%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Appalachian State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
