by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Sacramento State. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 43 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Sacramento State as a strong choice for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness, placing at #39 out of 972 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies Schools | 39 of 972 |
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies Schools in California | 4 of 127 |
The following degree levels are available for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at Sacramento State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 353 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
The parks, recreation, leisure & fitness area of study at Sacramento State covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 302 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 69 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Sacramento awarded 353 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
Sacramento State is in the top 15% of the country for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 43 schools by College Factual.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness students who finish a bachelor’s at Sacramento State earn a median of $52,300 a year. This is lower than $64,062, the median for all majors at Sacramento State.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Sacramento State, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness students borrow a median amount of $19,076 in student loans. This is higher than $17,571, the typical median for all majors at Sacramento State.
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 | $1,934 | $1,934 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 55% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at Sacramento State were Hispanic or Latino. About 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Sacramento with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 68 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 126 |
| White | 99 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 31 |
Graduate study is also available at Sacramento State. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness | 12 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness | 6 |
