by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SHSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #24 out of 57 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level offered in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at SHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 149 |
| Master’s | 22 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Sam Houston State University handed out 149 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
SHSU is a solid choice among schools offering parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #24 out of 57 schools by College Factual.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness students who finish a bachelor’s at SHSU earn a median of $43,742 a year. This is lower than $55,820, the median for all majors at SHSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SHSU, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness graduates take on a median debt of $26,500 in student loans. This is above $24,902, the typical median for all majors at SHSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,696 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 54% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The largest share of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU were White. About 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 11 |
SHSU conferred 144 bachelor’s degrees in exercise science and kinesiology in the most recent reporting year — 47% to women and 53% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (38%).
SHSU granted 5 bachelor’s degrees in sport and fitness administration/management in the latest year of data — 20% to women and 80% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (40%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SHSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 22 |
