by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at USW. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #83 out of 84 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks USW among the top schools in the country for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness, coming in at #943 out of 972 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level available for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at USW, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 11 |
| Master’s | 11 |
The parks, recreation, leisure & fitness field at USW includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 22 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of the Southwest conferred 11 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
USW ranks competitively among schools offering parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #83 out of 84 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 83 |
While getting their bachelor’s degree at USW, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness students accumulate a median of $28,011 in student loans. This is higher than $26,162, the typical median for all majors at USW.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,000 | $16,470 |
| Fees | $200 | $200 |
Learn more about USW tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 64% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at USW are Hispanic or Latino. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of the Southwest with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at USW. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness | 11 |