by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Shorter stacks up against peers offering parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
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Shorter holds a strong position among schools offering parks, recreation, leisure & fitness. In particular, it placed #843 out of 984 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #19 in Georgia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Shorter University handed out 29 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Shorter report a median salary of $45,143 a year. This is below $49,540, the median for all majors at Shorter.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Shorter, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is below $31,037, the typical median for all majors at Shorter.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $22,380 | $24,100 |
| Fees | $530 | $530 |
Learn more about Shorter tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 86% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The largest share of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at Shorter are White. Roughly 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shorter University with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the parks, recreation, leisure & fitness majors at Shorter University.
The parks, recreation, leisure & fitness program at Shorter breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 29 |