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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for parks & rec majors, Iowa State came in at #26. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools | 26 |
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 217 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 242 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Iowa State. This makes it the #324 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in parks & rec in 2022, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Iowa State paid an average of $1,091 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $376 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,982 | $26,168 |
| Fees | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,091 | $1,091 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,726 | $9,726 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,890 | $2,890 |
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Of the 217 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies from Iowa State in 2021-2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Iowa State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 170 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Iowa State 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 Iowa State Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who earned a master's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies from Iowa State in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| 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 Iowa State 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 | 222 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 13 |
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