by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Pitt State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.
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The bachelor's program at Pitt State was ranked #20 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Pittsburg State University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of parks & rec students who receive their bachelor's degree at Pitt State is $35,322. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,674 for all parks & rec bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Pitt State, parks & rec students borrow a median amount of $19,661 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all parks & rec bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,363.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Pittsburg State University.
Of the 15 parks & rec students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Pitt State, about 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Pitt State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pittsburg State University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 23 |
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