by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Northwest compares to other colleges that offer parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
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Northwest ranks competitively among schools offering parks, recreation, leisure & fitness. Specifically, it ranked #294 out of 984 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Missouri.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwest Missouri State University conferred 25 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
To complete a bachelor’s at Northwest, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness graduates take on a median debt of $25,250 in student loans. This is above $23,472, the typical median for all majors at Northwest.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,461 | $13,426 |
| Fees | $3,898 | $3,898 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 68% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwest are White. About 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 40% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness master’s degree graduates at Northwest were White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a master’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the parks, recreation, leisure & fitness majors at Northwest Missouri State University.
This parks, recreation, leisure & fitness program at Northwest breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 74 |
| Health & Physical Education | 9 |