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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for parks & rec majors, Michigan State came in at #19. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools | 19 |
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 334 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 411 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Michigan State. This makes it the #155 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in parks & rec in 2022, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Michigan State was $1,457 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $564 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
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The parks & rec program at Michigan State awarded 334 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 262 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Michigan State 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 Michigan State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 parks & rec majors earned their master's degree from Michigan State. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State 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 | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Michigan State 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 | 333 |
| Recreation Administration | 22 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 119 |
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