by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how University of South Carolina-Columbia compares to other colleges that offer parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
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University of South Carolina-Columbia is in the top 10% of the country for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness. More specifically it was ranked #20 out of 785 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of South Carolina-Columbia awarded 248 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of South Carolina-Columbia report a median salary of $54,549 a year. This is below $66,578, the median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of South Carolina-Columbia, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $24,640, the typical median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $35,898 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
Read more about University of South Carolina-Columbia tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 73% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The largest share of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia were 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 South Carolina-Columbia with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 189 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 14 |
In the most recent graduating class, 68% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness master’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness master’s degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina-Columbia with a master’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness from University of South Carolina-Columbia identified as women.
The majority of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness doctoral degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina-Columbia with a doctoral in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the parks, recreation, leisure & fitness majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
This parks, recreation, leisure & fitness program at University of South Carolina-Columbia includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 299 |