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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Central Michigan University

186 Total Degrees Awarded
2 Award Levels Offered
#7 Best Rank — Bachelor's
$49,699 Bachelor's Salary

We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Central Michigan University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Degrees Available at Central Michigan University

Here is each degree level available for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at Central Michigan University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 177
Master’s 9

Central Michigan University Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Bachelor’s Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, Central Michigan University handed out 177 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.

Bachelor’s Rankings

Central Michigan University is in the top 15% of the country for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 26 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan 7
Best Value Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan 7
Best Value Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region 29
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region 51
Best Value Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 228
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 280

Salary of Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

$49,699 Bachelor's Median Salary

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University earn a median of $49,699 a year. This is lower than $61,603, the median for all majors at Central Michigan University.

Salary for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors with a bachelor's degree at Central Michigan University

Student Debt of Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

$27,000 Bachelor's Median Debt

Earning a bachelor’s degree at Central Michigan University, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is lower than $27,873, the typical median for all majors at Central Michigan University.

Student debt for Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors with a bachelor's degree at Central Michigan University

Central Michigan University Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

$15,480 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$27,000 Average Student Debt

Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $12,750 $15,030
Fees $450 $450

Find out more about Central Michigan University tuition and fees.

Bachelor’s Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 49% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.

Central Michigan University gender breakdown of Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Bachelor's degree grads The largest share of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at Central Michigan University are White. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.

Ethnic diversity of Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors at Central Michigan University
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 10
Hispanic or Latino 12
White 142
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 11

Exercise Science and Kinesiology (Bachelor’s)

Central Michigan University conferred 84 bachelor’s degrees in exercise science and kinesiology recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (81%).

Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (Bachelor’s)

Central Michigan University awarded 61 bachelor’s completions in sport and fitness administration/management recently — 18% to women and 82% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (84%).

Outdoor Education (Bachelor’s)

Central Michigan University granted 16 bachelor’s degrees in outdoor education in the latest year of data — 56% to women and 44% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (88%).

Physical Fitness Technician (Bachelor’s)

Central Michigan University awarded 11 bachelor’s completions in physical fitness technician in the most recent reporting year — 64% to women and 36% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (64%).

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General (Bachelor’s)

Central Michigan University conferred 5 bachelor’s degrees in sports, kinesiology, and physical education/fitness, general in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (40%).

Graduate Study in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Central Michigan University

This program is also offered at the graduate level at Central Michigan University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.

Graduate Level Annual Graduates
Master’s 9

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