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The parks & rec major at Messiah is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Messiah University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Messiah. This makes it the #301 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Messiah paid an average of $1,650 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,700 | $39,700 |
| Fees | $940 | $940 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 | $1,460 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,910 | $11,910 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,760 | $2,760 |
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Of the 9 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies from Messiah in 2021-2022, 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Messiah are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Messiah University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Messiah 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 Messiah Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students earned a master's degree in parks & rec from Messiah. About 57% of these graduates were women and the other 43% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Messiah 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Messiah 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 | 15 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 17 |
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