by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Missouri State University-Springfield. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Missouri State University-Springfield among the top schools in the country for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness, placing at #291 out of 972 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are granted in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at Missouri State University-Springfield, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 97 |
| Certificate | 4 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate | 14 |
This parks, recreation, leisure & fitness field at Missouri State University-Springfield 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 | 106 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 12 |
| Outdoor Education | 2 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Missouri State University-Springfield conferred 97 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
Missouri State University-Springfield ranks competitively among schools offering parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness students who finish a bachelor’s at Missouri State University-Springfield earn a median of $45,267 a year. This is below $55,416, the median for all majors at Missouri State University-Springfield.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Missouri State University-Springfield, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness students borrow a median amount of $25,166 in student loans. This is higher than $24,409, the typical median for all majors at Missouri State University-Springfield.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,196 | $17,388 |
| Fees | $1,382 | $1,382 |
Find out more about Missouri State University-Springfield tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are White. Roughly 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University-Springfield with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Missouri State University-Springfield awarded 4 certificate degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
Missouri State University-Springfield is not currently ranked for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 50% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness certificate degree graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University-Springfield with a certificate in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at Missouri State University-Springfield. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness | 14 |
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