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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #86 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #5 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 381 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 287 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Appalachian State. This makes it the #141 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Appalachian State paid an average of $885 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $177 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,238 |
| Fees | $3,299 | $3,299 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,258 | $12,258 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,725 | $2,725 |
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Of the 381 parks & rec students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Appalachian State, about 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Appalachian State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 308 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Online degrees for the Appalachian State 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 Appalachian State Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students earned a master's degree in parks & rec from Appalachian State. About 38% of these graduates were women and the other 63% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Appalachian State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Appalachian State University.
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 | 298 |
| Recreation Administration | 107 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 191 |
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