by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how BYU ranks in comparison to other schools with parks & rec programs.
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The bachelor's program at BYU was ranked #21 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools | 21 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 105 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 110 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of parks & rec students who receive their bachelor's degree at BYU is $47,596. 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at BYU was $342 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 | $6,496 | $6,496 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,040 | $1,040 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,720 | $9,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,736 | $5,736 |
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Of the 105 parks & rec students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from BYU, about 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the BYU 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 BYU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Brigham Young University - Provo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 139 |
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