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Mississippi State was ranked #62 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for parks & rec majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 254 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 291 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Mississippi State. This makes it the #176 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in parks & rec in 2022, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Mississippi State paid an average of $1,102 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $403 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,665 | $26,430 |
| Fees | $150 | $150 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,293 | $12,293 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,146 | $6,146 |
Learn more about Mississippi State tuition and fees.
Of the 254 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in parks & rec from Mississippi State in 2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 62 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 173 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Mississippi 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 Mississippi State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 parks & rec majors earned their master's degree from Mississippi State. Of these graduates, 65% were men and 35% 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 Mississippi State University with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Mississippi 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 | 283 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 54 |
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