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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #180 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #8 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 79 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from EIU. This makes it the #99 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at EIU paid an average of $400 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $326 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,624 | $12,066 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $150 | $150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,298 | $11,298 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,768 | $2,768 |
Learn more about EIU tuition and fees.
Of the 76 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies from EIU in 2021-2022, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the EIU parks & rec bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the EIU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 parks & rec majors earned their master's degree from EIU. Of these graduates, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at EIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Eastern Illinois 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 | 99 |
| Recreation Administration | 6 |
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