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

76 Bachelor's Degrees
38 Master's Degrees
#474 Overall Quality
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how ECU ranks in comparison to other schools with parks & rec programs.

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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Degrees Available at ECU

ECU Parks & Rec Rankings

The bachelor's program at ECU was ranked #474 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #10 in Oklahoma.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Degree Schools 186
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Graduate Degree Schools 188
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 471
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools 474

Popularity of Parks & Rec at ECU

During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Central University handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 46% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 38 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from ECU. This makes it the #63 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.

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

$8,032 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

ECU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ECU was $527 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $210 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $6,300 $15,810
Fees $1,732 $1,732
Books and Supplies $1,590 $1,590
On Campus Room and Board $7,752 $7,752
On Campus Other Expenses $4,066 $4,066

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

Of the 76 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies from ECU in 2021-2022, 57% were men and 43% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 13
Hispanic or Latino 6
White 39
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 18

Does ECU Offer an Online BS in Parks & Rec?

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.

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

For the most recent academic year available, 81% of parks & rec master's degrees went to men and 19% went to women.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 7
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 15
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 7

Parks & Rec Student Diversity at ECU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at East Central 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 112

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration & Social Service 72

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