Below are the key facts about this program at McNeese. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, McNeese among the top schools in the country for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness, placing at #678 out of 972 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level offered in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at McNeese, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 68 |
| Master’s | 15 |
The parks, recreation, leisure & fitness area of study at McNeese covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 83 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, McNeese State University awarded 68 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
McNeese holds a strong position among schools offering parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates with a bachelor’s degree from McNeese report a median salary of $41,580 a year. This is lower than $52,177, the median for all majors at McNeese.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at McNeese, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness students accumulate a median of $19,014 in student loans. This is lower than $24,573, the typical median for all majors at McNeese.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,147 | $6,647 |
| Fees | $3,342 | $3,342 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 35% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at McNeese are White. About 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from McNeese State University with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at McNeese. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness | 15 |