by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SIUE. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #16 out of 29 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SIUE as a strong choice for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness, placing at #353 out of 972 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are offered in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at SIUE, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 57 |
| Master’s | 73 |
This parks, recreation, leisure & fitness field at SIUE includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 130 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville conferred 57 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
SIUE holds a strong position among schools offering parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #16 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SIUE earn a median of $50,968 a year. This is below $71,140, the median for all majors at SIUE.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SIUE, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness students accumulate a median of $23,237 in student loans. This is below $24,064, the typical median for all majors at SIUE.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,123 | $8,918 |
| Fees | $3,174 | $3,174 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 37% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at SIUE are White. Approximately 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Graduate study is also available at SIUE. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness | 73 |
