by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Central. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #9 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Central as a strong choice for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness, placing at #405 out of 972 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are available for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at Central, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 73 |
| Master’s | 24 |
The parks, recreation, leisure & fitness field at Central includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 97 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Central Missouri conferred 73 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
Central holds a strong position among schools offering parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Central report a median salary of $46,609 a year. This is below $64,129, the median for all majors at Central.
To complete a bachelor’s at Central, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,392, the typical median for all majors at Central.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,747 | $17,100 |
| Fees | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Among recent graduates, 53% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at Central are White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Graduate study is also available at Central. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness | 24 |
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