Graduate Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Programs at Aurora University

Here is an overview of the graduate program in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at Aurora University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 14 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

Rankings
Available Degrees
Majors in This Field
Master’s Degrees
Undergraduate Study

Aurora University Graduate Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Rankings

#170 in the U.S.

#9 in Illinois

#30 in the Great Lakes Region

College Factual ranks Aurora University among the top schools in the country for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness, placing at #170 out of 1,001 schools nationally.

Ranking	Rank
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies Schools	170 of 1,001
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies Schools in Illinois	9 of 35
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region	30 of 144

Graduate Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Degrees at Aurora University

The table below lists every degree level granted in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at Aurora University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level	Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s	72
Master’s	20

Graduate Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Majors at Aurora University

The parks, recreation, leisure & fitness field at Aurora University includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:

Major	Annual Graduates
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness	85
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management	7

Aurora University Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Master’s Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Aurora University conferred 20 master’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.

Master’s Rankings

Aurora University holds a strong position among schools offering parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at the master’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 14 schools by College Factual.

Ranking	Rank
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois	6
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	12
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies Master’s Degree Schools	72

Master’s Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 40% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.

The largest share of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness master’s degree graduates at Aurora University were White. Roughly 55% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Aurora University with a master’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.

Ethnic diversity of Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors at Aurora University

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	5
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	11
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	2

Undergraduate Study in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at Aurora University

You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Aurora University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.

Undergraduate Level	Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness	72

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