by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at HCU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #36 out of 57 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates HCU among the top schools in the country for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness, coming in at #515 out of 972 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are offered in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at HCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 7 |
The parks, recreation, leisure & fitness area of study at HCU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 52 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Houston Christian University handed out 45 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
HCU holds a strong position among schools offering parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #36 out of 57 schools by College Factual.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from HCU earn a median of $44,468 a year. This is lower than $61,133, the median for all majors at HCU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at HCU, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness graduates take on a median debt of $21,000 in student loans. This is lower than $25,601, the typical median for all majors at HCU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,250 | $36,750 |
| Fees | $2,680 | $2,680 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at HCU were Hispanic or Latino. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Houston Christian University with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at HCU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness | 7 |
