by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at PLU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, PLU among the top schools in the country for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness, coming in at #375 out of 972 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies Schools | 375 of 972 |
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies Schools in Washington | 8 of 11 |
The table below lists every degree level available for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at PLU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 40 |
| Master’s | 1 |
This parks, recreation, leisure & fitness area of study at PLU 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 | 41 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Pacific Lutheran University conferred 40 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
PLU holds a strong position among schools offering parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from PLU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,438 a year. This is lower than $64,629, the median for all majors at PLU.
To complete a bachelor’s at PLU, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness students borrow a median amount of $25,536 in student loans. This is above $23,675, the typical median for all majors at PLU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $46,816 | $50,096 |
| Fees | $820 | $820 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 32% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at PLU were White. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at PLU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness | 1 |
