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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies at Colorado Mesa University

131 Bachelor's Degrees
12 Master's Degrees
#203 Overall Quality
We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Colorado Mesa ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.

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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Degrees Available at Colorado Mesa

Colorado Mesa Parks & Rec Rankings

The bachelor's program at Colorado Mesa was ranked #203 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #4 in Colorado.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 197
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools 203

Popularity of Parks & Rec at Colorado Mesa

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colorado Mesa University handed out 131 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 137 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Colorado Mesa. This makes it the #224 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Parks & Rec from Colorado Mesa Cost?

$9,712 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$23,239 Average Student Debt

Colorado Mesa Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Colorado Mesa paid an average of $828 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $307 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $8,592 $23,192
Fees $1,120 $1,120
Books and Supplies $1,800 $1,800
On Campus Room and Board $11,760 $11,760
On Campus Other Expenses $3,275 $3,275

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Colorado Mesa Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 131 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies from Colorado Mesa in 2021-2022, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 5
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 22
White 85
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 12

Does Colorado Mesa Offer an Online BS in Parks & Rec?

If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that Colorado Mesa offers online option in its parks & rec bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Colorado Mesa Online Learning page.

Colorado Mesa Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 50% of parks & rec master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.

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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 Colorado Mesa University with a master's in parks & rec.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 6
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

Parks & Rec Student Diversity at Colorado Mesa

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Colorado Mesa 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 139

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration & Social Service 18

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