by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at BSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BSU as a strong choice for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness, coming in at #151 out of 972 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level granted in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at BSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 108 |
| Master’s | 19 |
This parks, recreation, leisure & fitness field at BSU 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 | 125 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Ball State University handed out 108 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
BSU is in the top 10% of the country for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates with a bachelor’s degree from BSU report a median salary of $47,355 a year. This is below $53,575, the median for all majors at BSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at BSU, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness students borrow a median amount of $25,962 in student loans. This is higher than $24,488, the typical median for all majors at BSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,628 | $27,496 |
| Fees | $2,134 | $2,134 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 62% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU are White. About 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 84 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at BSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness | 19 |
