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The bachelor's program at Eastern was ranked #338 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #6 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 92 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 113 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Eastern. 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 Eastern paid an average of $855 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $410 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,830 | $20,520 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,735 | $11,735 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 92 parks & rec majors earned their bachelor's degree from Eastern. Of these graduates, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Eastern 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 Eastern Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 parks & rec majors earned their master's degree from Eastern. Of these graduates, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Eastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| 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 Eastern Kentucky 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 | 90 |
| Recreation Administration | 28 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 133 |
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