by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UIC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 29 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UIC as a strong choice for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness, placing at #62 out of 972 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level offered in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at UIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 134 |
| Master’s | 13 |
The parks, recreation, leisure & fitness field at UIC covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 150 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago awarded 134 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
UIC is in the top 15% of the country for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness students who finish a bachelor’s at UIC earn a median of $53,754 a year. This is below $73,881, the median for all majors at UIC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UIC, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness students accumulate a median of $16,750 in student loans. This is below $20,119, the typical median for all majors at UIC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,776 | $28,849 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 53% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at UIC are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 38 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UIC. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness | 13 |
