by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how ASU - Tempe ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.
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ASU - Tempe is in the top 10% of the country for parks & rec. More specifically it was ranked #6 out of 50 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools | 6 |
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arizona State University - Tempe handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from ASU - Tempe. This makes it the #12 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in parks & rec in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Parks & Rec majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ASU - Tempe go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,149 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,451 for all parks & rec bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at ASU - Tempe paid an average of $1,310 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $808 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,308 | $31,450 |
| Fees | $743 | $743 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,091 | $16,091 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,808 | $3,808 |
Learn more about ASU - Tempe tuition and fees.
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in parks & rec from ASU - Tempe in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
ASU - Tempe does not offer an online option for its parks & rec bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ASU - Tempe Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in parks & rec from ASU - Tempe in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Arizona State University - Tempe.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 364 |
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