by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Memphis. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #16 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Memphis among the top schools in the country for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness, ranked #606 out of 972 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level offered in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at University of Memphis, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 430 |
| Master’s | 29 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 |
The parks, recreation, leisure & fitness field at University of Memphis 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 | 471 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Memphis awarded 430 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
University of Memphis is in the top 10% of the country for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #16 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Memphis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,399 a year. This is below $55,025, the median for all majors at University of Memphis.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Memphis, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness graduates take on a median debt of $27,500 in student loans. This is higher than $26,315, the typical median for all majors at University of Memphis.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,352 | $13,512 |
| Fees | $1,872 | $1,872 |
Read more about University of Memphis tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 28% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Memphis were Black or African American. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 206 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 148 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 24 |
Graduate study is also available at University of Memphis. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness | 29 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness | 12 |
