by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at South Dakota State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level granted in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at South Dakota State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 70 |
| Master’s | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, South Dakota State University handed out 70 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
South Dakota State University holds a strong position among schools offering parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates with a bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University earn a median of $48,827 a year. This is below $62,701, the median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at South Dakota State University, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness graduates take on a median debt of $25,296 in student loans. This is above $25,050, the typical median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,526 | $1,526 |
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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 majority of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University are White. Approximately 97% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
South Dakota State University granted 55 bachelor’s degrees in exercise science and kinesiology recently — 55% to women and 45% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (98%).
South Dakota State University granted 15 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, and leisure facilities management, general in the most recent reporting year — 13% to women and 87% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (93%).
Graduate study is also available at South Dakota State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 3 |
