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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus

186 Bachelor's Degrees
16 Master's Degrees
#141 Overall Quality
We'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, and more. We've also included details on how BGSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.

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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Degrees Available at BGSU

BGSU Parks & Rec Rankings

The bachelor's program at BGSU was ranked #141 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #8 in Ohio.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Degree Schools 93
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Graduate Degree Schools 95
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 135
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools 141

Popularity of Parks & Rec at BGSU

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bowling Green State University - Main Campus handed out 186 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from BGSU. This makes it the #176 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Parks & Rec from BGSU Cost?

$13,390 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$37,394 Average Student Debt

BGSU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at BGSU paid an average of $792 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $459 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $11,010 $18,998
Fees $2,380 $2,380
Books and Supplies $640 $640
On Campus Room and Board $11,784 $11,784
On Campus Other Expenses $5,194 $5,194

Learn more about BGSU tuition and fees.

BGSU Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program Diversity

The parks & rec program at BGSU awarded 186 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 44% of these degrees went to men with the other 56% going to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in parks & rec.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 13
Hispanic or Latino 7
White 148
Non-Resident Aliens 7
Other Races 7

Does BGSU Offer an Online BS in Parks & Rec?

BGSU 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 BGSU Online Learning page.

BGSU Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 students graduated with a master's degree in parks & rec from BGSU. About 52% were men and 48% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at BGSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus with a master's in parks & rec.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 20
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

BGSU Parks & Rec Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus.

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 150
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 59

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration & Social Service 87

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