by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at NCC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #15 out of 29 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NCC among the top schools in the country for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness, ranked #311 out of 972 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level available for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at NCC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 39 |
| Master’s | 11 |
This parks, recreation, leisure & fitness field at NCC includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 50 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, North Central College awarded 39 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
NCC holds a strong position among schools offering parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #15 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness students who finish a bachelor’s at NCC earn a median of $49,126 a year. This is lower than $55,964, the median for all majors at NCC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NCC, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,686, the typical median for all majors at NCC.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,026 | $45,446 |
| Fees | $280 | $280 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 46% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at NCC were White. About 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Central College with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Graduate study is also available at NCC. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness | 11 |
