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The bachelor's program at CU was ranked #123 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #5 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 114 |
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools | 123 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cumberland University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from CU. This makes it the #168 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CU paid an average of $1,110 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $26,640 | $26,640 |
| Fees | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,360 | $10,360 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,340 | $5,340 |
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Of the 34 parks & rec students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from CU, about 68% were men and 32% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cumberland University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
CU 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 CU Online Learning page.
Of the 12 parks & rec students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from CU, about 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at CU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cumberland University with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Cumberland 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 |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 46 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 19 |
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