by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how IU Bloomington ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.
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The bachelor's program at IU Bloomington was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Bloomington handed out 124 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 134 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from IU Bloomington. This makes it the #2 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Parks & Rec majors who earn their bachelor's degree from IU Bloomington go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,429 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,451 for all parks & rec bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at IU Bloomington, parks & rec students borrow a median amount of $58,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,863 for all parks & rec majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the parks & rec program at IU Bloomington is $566 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at IU Bloomington paid an average of $1,219 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $322 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,312 | $39,004 |
| Fees | $1,478 | $1,478 |
| Books and Supplies | $690 | $690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,380 | $13,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,040 | $3,040 |
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Of the 124 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in parks & rec from IU Bloomington in 2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at IU Bloomington are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 105 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
IU Bloomington 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 IU Bloomington Online Learning page.
Parks & Rec majors graduating with a master's degree from IU Bloomington make a median salary of $42,647 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $42,697.
The parks & rec program at IU Bloomington awarded 26 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 12% of these degrees went to men with the other 88% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at IU Bloomington are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| 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 Indiana University - Bloomington.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 424 |
| Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 5 |
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