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Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Harding University

54 Total Degrees Awarded
2 Award Levels Offered
#3 Best Rank — Bachelor's
$53,747 Bachelor's Salary

Here is an overview of this program at Harding University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Degrees Available at Harding University

The following degree levels are granted in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at Harding University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 46
Master’s 8

Harding University Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Bachelor’s Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, Harding University awarded 46 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.

Bachelor’s Rankings

Harding University is a solid choice among schools offering parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 13 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arkansas 3
Best Value Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arkansas 10
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 62
Best Value Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 137
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 312
Best Value Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 427

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

$53,747 Bachelor's Median Salary

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness students who finish a bachelor’s at Harding University earn a median of $53,747 a year. This is below $58,062, the median for all majors at Harding University.

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

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

$26,054 Bachelor's Median Debt

Earning a bachelor’s degree at Harding University, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness students borrow a median amount of $26,054 in student loans. This is lower than $26,715, the typical median for all majors at Harding University.

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

Harding University Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

$25,962 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$26,054 Average Student Debt

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

In State Out of State
Tuition $21,690 $25,290
Fees $672 $672

Learn more about Harding University tuition and fees.

Bachelor’s Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 52% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.

Harding University gender breakdown of Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Bachelor's degree grads The majority of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at Harding University are White. About 70% of graduates fell into this category.

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

Ethnic diversity of Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors at Harding University
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 32
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 5

Exercise Science and Kinesiology (Bachelor’s)

Harding University conferred 40 bachelor’s completions in exercise science and kinesiology recently — 52% to women and 48% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (70%).

Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (Bachelor’s)

Harding University awarded 6 bachelor’s completions in sport and fitness administration/management in the most recent reporting year — 17% to women and 83% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).

Graduate Study in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Harding University

You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Harding University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.

Graduate Level Annual Graduates
Master’s 8

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