by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at ISU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ISU as a strong choice for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness, ranked #52 out of 972 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are offered in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 235 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
This parks, recreation, leisure & fitness area of study at ISU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 240 |
During the most recent reporting year, Iowa State University awarded 235 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
ISU is in the top 10% of the country for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ISU earn a median of $53,773 a year. This is lower than $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ISU, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness students borrow a median amount of $25,425 in student loans. This is above $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
Learn more about ISU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 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 ISU were White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 176 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 29 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at ISU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness | 1 |
