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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies at Liberty University

181 Bachelor's Degrees
206 Master's Degrees
#69 Overall Quality
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how Liberty University ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.

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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Degrees Available at Liberty University

Liberty University Parks & Rec Rankings

Liberty University was ranked #69 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for parks & rec majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Graduate Certificate Schools 6
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Graduate Degree Schools 29
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Degree Schools 29
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools 69
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 79

Popularity of Parks & Rec at Liberty University

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Liberty University handed out 181 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 186 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 206 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Liberty University. This makes it the #4 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Parks & Rec from Liberty University Cost?

$15,822 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$36,692 Average Student Debt

Liberty University Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Part-time undergraduates at Liberty University paid an average of $382 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $15,015 $15,015
Fees $807 $807
Books and Supplies $1,599 $1,599
On Campus Room and Board $12,919 $12,919
On Campus Other Expenses $6,940 $6,940

Learn more about Liberty University tuition and fees.

Liberty University Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 181 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in parks & rec from Liberty University in 2022, 65% were men and 35% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Liberty University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 17
Hispanic or Latino 11
White 123
Non-Resident Aliens 4
Other Races 22

Does Liberty University Offer an Online BS in Parks & Rec?

If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. Liberty University does offer online classes in its parks & rec bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Liberty University Online Learning page.

Liberty University Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 191 students earned a master's degree in parks & rec from Liberty University. About 38% of these graduates were women and the other 62% were men.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a master's in parks & rec.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 31
Hispanic or Latino 7
White 106
Non-Resident Aliens 6
Other Races 37

Liberty University Parks & Rec Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Liberty University.

Parks & Rec Majors

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 381
Outdoor Education 5

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration & Social Service 603

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