by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at ATU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #111 out of 231 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks ATU among the top schools in the country for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 111 of 231 |
The following degree levels are offered in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at ATU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 19 |
| Master’s | 5 |
This parks, recreation, leisure & fitness area of study at ATU 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 | 16 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, Arkansas Tech University conferred 19 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
ATU holds a strong position among schools offering parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #111 out of 231 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 111 |
To complete a bachelor’s at ATU, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness students accumulate a median of $23,726 in student loans. This is higher than $22,968, the typical median for all majors at ATU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,736 | $11,989 |
| Fees | $2,679 | $2,679 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 32% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at ATU are White. About 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas Tech 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 | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at ATU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness | 5 |