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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for parks & rec majors, Clemson came in at #25. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Clemson University handed out 118 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 129 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 91 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Clemson. This makes it the #17 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in parks & rec in 2022, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Clemson paid an average of $1,695 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $654 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,038 | $37,982 |
| Fees | $1,516 | $1,516 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,436 | $1,436 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,872 | $12,872 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,476 | $5,476 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 118 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from Clemson. About 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 104 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Clemson 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 Clemson Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 81 students graduated with a master's degree in parks & rec from Clemson. About 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Clemson University.
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 |
|---|---|
| Recreation Administration | 154 |
| Health & Physical Education | 53 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 48 |
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