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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #223 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #8 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 135 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 175 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from FAU. This makes it the #199 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at FAU was $722 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $203 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,256 | $1,256 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,536 | $12,536 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,174 | $6,174 |
Learn more about FAU tuition and fees.
Of the 135 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies from FAU in 2021-2022, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
FAU 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 FAU Online Learning page.
Of the 20 parks & rec students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from FAU, about 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at FAU 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 Florida Atlantic University with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| 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 Florida Atlantic 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 | 155 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 313 |
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