by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at SOU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SOU among the top schools in the country for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness, coming in at #657 out of 972 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies Schools | 657 of 972 |
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies Schools in Oregon | 9 of 11 |
Here is each degree level available for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at SOU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 52 |
| Master’s | 7 |
The parks, recreation, leisure & fitness area of study at SOU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 38 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 21 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Oregon University awarded 52 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
SOU is a solid choice among schools offering parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #9 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness students who finish a bachelor’s at SOU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,893 a year. This is below $49,045, the median for all majors at SOU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SOU, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness students borrow a median amount of $23,000 in student loans. This is below $24,981, the typical median for all majors at SOU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,045 | $29,295 |
| Fees | $2,592 | $2,592 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 65% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The largest share of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at SOU were White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Oregon University with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at SOU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness | 7 |
