by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how GWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
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GWU holds a strong position among schools offering parks, recreation, leisure & fitness. More specifically it was ranked #236 out of 984 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in North Carolina.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Gardner-Webb University awarded 13 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates with a bachelor’s degree from GWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,815 a year. This is below $61,241, the median for all majors at GWU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $31,220 | $33,770 |
| Fees | $980 | $980 |
Learn more about GWU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 62% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at GWU are White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gardner-Webb University with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 83% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness master’s degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness master’s degree graduates at GWU were White. Roughly 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gardner-Webb University with a master’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks, recreation, leisure & fitness majors at Gardner-Webb University.
This parks, recreation, leisure & fitness program at GWU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 42 |