by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NSU as a strong choice for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness, ranked #594 out of 972 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level granted in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at NSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
| Master’s | 15 |
This parks, recreation, leisure & fitness area of study at NSU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 40 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana awarded 25 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
NSU holds a strong position among schools offering parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NSU report a median salary of $46,052 a year. This is below $54,388, the median for all majors at NSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at NSU, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness graduates take on a median debt of $24,000 in student loans. This is below $27,418, the typical median for all majors at NSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,180 | $15,968 |
| Fees | $3,684 | $3,684 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at NSU are White. About 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at NSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness | 15 |
