Below are the key facts about this program at WTAMU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #10 out of 57 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WTAMU as a strong choice for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness, coming in at #135 out of 972 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are granted in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at WTAMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 71 |
| Master’s | 11 |
The parks, recreation, leisure & fitness area of study at WTAMU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 82 |
During the most recent reporting year, West Texas A & M University awarded 71 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
WTAMU ranks competitively among schools offering parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 57 schools by College Factual.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness students who finish a bachelor’s at WTAMU earn a median of $49,191 a year. This is below $51,655, the median for all majors at WTAMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WTAMU, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness students accumulate a median of $22,500 in student loans. This is above $22,333, the typical median for all majors at WTAMU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,211 | $8,267 |
| Fees | $2,729 | $2,729 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 54% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at WTAMU are White. About 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Texas A & M University with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WTAMU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness | 11 |