by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Jacksonville State University ranks in comparison to other schools with parks & rec programs.
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The bachelor's program at Jacksonville State University was ranked #43 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools | 43 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Jacksonville State University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of parks & rec students who receive their bachelor's degree at Jacksonville State University is $31,303. This is less than $34,451, which is the national median of all parks & rec majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Jacksonville State University paid an average of $686 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $343 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,290 | $20,580 |
| Fees | $2,136 | $2,136 |
| Books and Supplies | $998 | $998 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,894 | $8,894 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,506 | $2,506 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from Jacksonville State University. About 70% were men and 30% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Jacksonville State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Jacksonville State University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Jacksonville State University 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 Jacksonville State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Jacksonville State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 23 |
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