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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies at American University

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how The American University ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.

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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Degrees Available at The American University

Graduate Certificates in Parks & Rec
Master’s Degree in Parks & Rec

The American University Parks & Rec Rankings

The parks & rec major at The American University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Popularity of Parks & Rec at The American University

In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from The American University. This makes it the #113 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Parks & Rec from The American University Cost?

$56,543 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

The American University Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at The American University was $1,856 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$55,724	$55,724
Fees	$819	$819
Books and Supplies	$1,000	$1,000
On Campus Room and Board	$17,012	$17,012
On Campus Other Expenses	$1,620	$1,620

Learn more about The American University tuition and fees.

Does The American University Offer an Online BS in Parks & Rec?

Online degrees for the The American University parks & rec bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the The American University Online Learning page.

The American University Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 parks & rec majors earned their master's degree from The American University. Of these graduates, 84% were men and 16% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in parks & rec.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	3
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	15
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	30

Parks & Rec Student Diversity at The American University

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at American University.

Parks & Rec Majors

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major	Annual Graduates
Health & Physical Education	53

Majors Similar to Parks & Rec

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Public Administration & Social Service	228

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References

National Center for Education Statistics
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