by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how NU compares to other colleges that offer parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
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NU ranks competitively among schools offering parks, recreation, leisure & fitness. Specifically, it ranked #614 out of 984 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #18 in Michigan.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwood University conferred 25 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NU earn a median of $51,782 a year. This is below $62,441, the median for all majors at NU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NU, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness students borrow a median amount of $25,237 in student loans. This is below $25,811, the typical median for all majors at NU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $29,000 | $32,800 |
| Fees | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a associate’s degree in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness from NU identified as women.
The largest share of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness associate’s degree graduates at NU are Black or African American. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwood University with a associate’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 largest share of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at NU are White. Roughly 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwood University with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the parks, recreation, leisure & fitness majors at Northwood University.
The parks, recreation, leisure & fitness program at NU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 26 |
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