by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Mississippi State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Mississippi State University among the top schools in the country for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness, coming in at #198 out of 972 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are offered in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at Mississippi State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 243 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
The parks, recreation, leisure & fitness field at Mississippi State University includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 260 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Mississippi State University handed out 243 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
Mississippi State University is among the very best schools in the country for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University report a median salary of $46,556 a year. This is below $58,380, the median for all majors at Mississippi State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Mississippi State University, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,833, the typical median for all majors at Mississippi State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,110 | $27,487 |
| Fees | $150 | $150 |
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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 Mississippi State University were White. Roughly 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 192 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Graduate study is also available at Mississippi State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness | 15 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness | 2 |
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