by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at MC. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MC highly for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness, placing at #358 out of 972 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are granted in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at MC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 53 |
| Master’s | 7 |
The parks, recreation, leisure & fitness field at MC breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 60 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Mississippi College conferred 53 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
MC ranks competitively among schools offering parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MC report a median salary of $40,968 a year. This is lower than $52,825, the median for all majors at MC.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MC, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness students borrow a median amount of $24,625 in student loans. This is lower than $25,510, the typical median for all majors at MC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,900 | $21,000 |
| Fees | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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Among recent graduates, 42% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at MC were White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi College with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at MC. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness | 7 |
