Below are the key facts about this program at UD. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are granted in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at UD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 179 |
| Master’s | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Delaware handed out 179 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
UD is among the very best schools in the country for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UD earn a median of $69,499 a year. This is higher than $69,282, the median for all majors at UD.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UD, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness students borrow a median amount of $25,336 in student loans. This is higher than $24,842, the typical median for all majors at UD.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,980 | $39,190 |
| Fees | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 48% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at UD are White. Roughly 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 136 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 10 |
UD conferred 122 bachelor’s degrees in exercise science and kinesiology in the most recent reporting year — 66% to women and 34% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
UD awarded 57 bachelor’s completions in sport and fitness administration/management in the latest year of data — 21% to women and 79% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (79%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UD. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 5 |