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. Find out how WSU compares to other colleges that offer parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
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WSU ranks competitively among schools offering parks, recreation, leisure & fitness. In particular, it placed #441 out of 984 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Kansas.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wichita State University awarded 39 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness students who finish a bachelor’s at WSU report a median salary of $45,486 a year. This is below $52,641, the median for all majors at WSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WSU, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness students borrow a median amount of $23,000 in student loans. This is below $24,307, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,843 | $17,714 |
| Fees | $2,155 | $2,155 |
Learn more about WSU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 87% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The majority of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU are White. Approximately 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 62% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness master’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness master’s degree graduates at WSU 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 Wichita State University with a master’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the parks, recreation, leisure & fitness majors at Wichita State University.
This parks, recreation, leisure & fitness program at WSU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 60 |