by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Northwest. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northwest among the top schools in the country for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness, ranked #380 out of 972 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are available for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at Northwest, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
| Master’s | 58 |
This parks, recreation, leisure & fitness field at Northwest breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 74 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northwest Missouri State University awarded 25 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
Northwest is a solid choice among schools offering parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at Northwest, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness graduates take on a median debt of $25,250 in student loans. This is above $23,472, the typical median for all majors at Northwest.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,461 | $13,426 |
| Fees | $3,898 | $3,898 |
Find out more about Northwest tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 68% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwest are White. About 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Northwest. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness | 58 |