by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at California State University-Chico. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #22 out of 43 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks California State University-Chico among the top schools in the country for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness, coming in at #167 out of 972 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies Schools | 167 of 972 |
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies Schools in California | 25 of 127 |
The following degree levels are offered in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at California State University-Chico, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 222 |
| Master’s | 14 |
The parks, recreation, leisure & fitness area of study at California State University-Chico includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 171 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 65 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-Chico conferred 222 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
California State University-Chico ranks competitively among schools offering parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #22 out of 43 schools by College Factual.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates with a bachelor’s degree from California State University-Chico earn a median of $49,404 a year. This is below $57,793, the median for all majors at California State University-Chico.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at California State University-Chico, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness students accumulate a median of $19,747 in student loans. This is above $18,690, the typical median for all majors at California State University-Chico.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,388 | $2,388 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 47% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at California State University-Chico were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Chico with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67 |
| White | 110 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 25 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at California State University-Chico. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness | 14 |
