by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how ISU ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
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ISU is in the top 10% of the country for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness. More specifically it was ranked #62 out of 984 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
During the most recent reporting year, Iowa State University conferred 235 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ISU earn a median of $53,773 a year. This is lower than $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ISU, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness students borrow a median amount of $25,425 in student loans. This is above $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
Learn more about ISU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 176 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 29 |
Among recent graduates, 25% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness master’s degree graduates at ISU were White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness from ISU were men.
The majority of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness doctoral degree graduates at ISU are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a doctoral in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the parks, recreation, leisure & fitness majors at Iowa State University.
This parks, recreation, leisure & fitness program at ISU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 240 |