by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at MSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks MSU as a strong choice for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness, coming in at #112 out of 972 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level granted in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 313 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
The parks, recreation, leisure & fitness area of study at MSU breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 310 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 15 |
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University awarded 313 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
MSU is in the top 10% of the country for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,582 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness graduates take on a median debt of $25,470 in student loans. This is higher than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 35% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 209 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 31 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at MSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
