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The bachelor's program at MC was ranked #159 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #4 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools | 159 |
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 160 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi College handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 43% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from MC. This makes it the #199 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MC paid an average of $632 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,246 | $20,246 |
| Fees | $1,452 | $1,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,700 | $12,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,167 | $5,167 |
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Of the 67 parks & rec students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from MC, about 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at MC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi College with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
MC 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 MC Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 63% of parks & rec master's degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi College with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Mississippi College.
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 | 75 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 11 |
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