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. We've also included details on how ECU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.
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The bachelor's program at ECU was ranked #27 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools | 27 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from ECU. 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 ECU is $34,751. This is higher than $34,451, which is the national median for all parks & rec bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ECU was $864 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $185 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,452 | $20,729 |
| Fees | $2,909 | $2,909 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,794 | $1,794 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,000 | $11,000 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,176 | $4,176 |
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Of the 23 parks & rec students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from ECU, about 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ECU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
ECU 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 ECU Online Learning page.
Of the 8 parks & rec students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from ECU, about 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at ECU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| 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 East Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 130 |
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