by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at USI. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, USI among the top schools in the country for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness, coming in at #156 out of 972 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level available for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at USI, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 80 |
| Master’s | 9 |
This parks, recreation, leisure & fitness area of study at USI 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 | 89 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Southern Indiana conferred 80 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
USI is a solid choice among schools offering parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness students who finish a bachelor’s at USI report a median salary of $46,368 a year. This is below $51,486, the median for all majors at USI.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at USI, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness students accumulate a median of $22,375 in student loans. This is higher than $21,999, the typical median for all majors at USI.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,249 | $21,877 |
| Fees | $1,030 | $1,030 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at USI were White. Roughly 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Indiana with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at USI. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness | 9 |
