by our College Data Analytics TeamJump to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at A-State was ranked #108 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #2 in Arkansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arkansas State University - Main Campus handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 95 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 181 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from A-State. This makes it the #6 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at A-State was $552 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $299 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,176 | $13,248 |
| Fees | $578 | $578 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,100 | $11,100 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,122 | $6,122 |
Learn more about A-State tuition and fees.
Of the 64 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in parks & rec from A-State in 2022, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that A-State offers online option in its parks & rec bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the A-State Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 69% of parks & rec master's degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at A-State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas State University - Main Campus with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 135 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Arkansas State University - Main Campus.
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 | 259 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 159 |
View All Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Related Majors >
More about our data sources and methodologies.