by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Missouri State University-Springfield compares to other colleges that offer parks, recreation & leisure studies.
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Missouri State University-Springfield ranks competitively among schools offering parks, recreation & leisure studies. More specifically it was ranked #45 out of 48 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Missouri State University-Springfield handed out 12 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies.
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Missouri State University-Springfield report a median salary of $42,815 a year. This is below $55,416, the median for all majors at Missouri State University-Springfield.
To complete a bachelor’s at Missouri State University-Springfield, parks, recreation & leisure studies students borrow a median amount of $27,457 in student loans. This is higher than $24,409, the typical median for all majors at Missouri State University-Springfield.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,196 | $17,388 |
| Fees | $1,382 | $1,382 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 42% of parks, recreation & leisure studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of parks, recreation & leisure studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are White. Roughly 75% 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 studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the parks, recreation & leisure studies majors at Missouri State University-Springfield.
This parks, recreation & leisure studies program at Missouri State University-Springfield breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 12 |
Missouri State University-Springfield granted 12 completions in parks, recreation, and leisure studies recently — 58% to women and 42% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
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