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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies at Central Michigan University

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Central Michigan ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.

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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Degrees Available at Central Michigan

• Bachelor’s Degree in Parks & Rec
• Master’s Degree in Parks & Rec

Central Michigan Parks & Rec Rankings

Central Michigan is in the top 10% of the country for parks & rec. More specifically it was ranked #36 out of 517 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools	34
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools	36
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Graduate Degree Schools	55
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Degree Schools	55

Popularity of Parks & Rec at Central Michigan

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Michigan University handed out 234 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 266 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Central Michigan. This makes it the #118 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.

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

Central Michigan Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Part-time undergraduates at Central Michigan paid an average of $478 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$13,862	$13,862
Fees	$450	$450
Books and Supplies	$1,240	$1,240
On Campus Room and Board	$12,178	$12,178
On Campus Other Expenses	$3,450	$3,450

Learn more about Central Michigan tuition and fees.

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

The parks & rec program at Central Michigan awarded 234 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 41% of these degrees went to men with the other 59% going to women.

The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Central Michigan are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	16
Hispanic or Latino	7
White	198
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	11

Does Central Michigan Offer an Online BS in Parks & Rec?

Central Michigan 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 Central Michigan Online Learning page.

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

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 parks & rec majors earned their master's degree from Central Michigan. Of these graduates, 54% were men and 46% were women.

The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Central Michigan are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a master's in parks & rec.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	10
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	2

Central Michigan Parks & Rec Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Central Michigan University.

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	226
Outdoor Education	19
Recreation Administration	2

Majors Similar to Parks & Rec

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Public Administration & Social Service	237

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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