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The bachelor's program at Lamar University was ranked #393 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #31 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 382 |
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools | 393 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lamar University handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Lamar University. This makes it the #224 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Lamar University paid an average of $667 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,228 | $16,020 |
| Fees | $2,676 | $2,676 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,272 | $10,272 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,090 | $5,090 |
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Of the 56 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in parks & rec from Lamar University in 2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Lamar 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 Lamar University Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in parks & rec from Lamar University in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Lamar University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| 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 Lamar 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 | 60 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 56 |
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