by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Carthage. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #11 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Carthage among the top schools in the country for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness, ranked #484 out of 972 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are granted in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at Carthage, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Master’s | 15 |
The parks, recreation, leisure & fitness field at Carthage breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 35 |
During the most recent reporting year, Carthage College awarded 20 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
Carthage holds a strong position among schools offering parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness students who finish a bachelor’s at Carthage report a median salary of $46,158 a year. This is lower than $54,469, the median for all majors at Carthage.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Carthage, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,708, the typical median for all majors at Carthage.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,000 | $38,750 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 60% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at Carthage are White. Approximately 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carthage College with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at Carthage. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness | 15 |
