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. Also, learn how Chico State ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.
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Chico State is in the top 10% of the country for parks & rec. More specifically it was ranked #5 out of 50 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools | 5 |
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Chico handed out 101 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 95 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Chico State. This makes it the #13 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of parks & rec students who receive their bachelor's degree at Chico State is $33,920. This is less than $34,451, which is the national median of all parks & rec majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,322 | $2,322 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,052 | $1,052 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,020 | $16,020 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,894 | $2,894 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 101 students earned a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from Chico State. About 72% of these graduates were women and the other 28% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Chico State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Chico with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Online degrees for the Chico 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 Chico State Online Learning page.
Of the 2 parks & rec students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Chico State, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Chico State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Chico with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at California State University - Chico.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 202 |
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