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The bachelor's program at Marshall University was ranked #400 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #5 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 387 |
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools | 400 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Marshall University handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Marshall University. This makes it the #265 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Marshall University was $781 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $307 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,372 | $18,724 |
| Fees | $1,570 | $1,570 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,852 | $12,852 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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Of the 59 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies from Marshall University in 2021-2022, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Marshall University 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 Marshall University Online Learning page.
Of the 10 parks & rec students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Marshall University, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall 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 | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Marshall 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 | 63 |
| Recreation Administration | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 76 |
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