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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies at Missouri State University - Springfield

128 Bachelor's Degrees
3 Master's Degrees
#254 Overall Quality
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Missouri State ranks in comparison to other schools with parks & rec programs.

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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Degrees Available at Missouri State

Missouri State Parks & Rec Rankings

The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #254 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #8 in Missouri.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Graduate Certificate Schools 9
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Graduate Degree Schools 59
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 249
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools 254

Popularity of Parks & Rec at Missouri State

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 128 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 132 degrees were handed out.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Parks & Rec from Missouri State Cost?

$9,024 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$13,790 Average Student Debt

Missouri State Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Missouri State was $597 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $279 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $7,812 $16,716
Fees $1,212 $1,212
Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200
On Campus Room and Board $10,230 $10,230
On Campus Other Expenses $4,594 $4,594

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Missouri State Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 128 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from Missouri State. About 38% were men and 62% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 110
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 5

Does Missouri State Offer an Online BS in Parks & Rec?

Online degrees for the Missouri State parks & rec bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Missouri State Online Learning page.

Missouri State Parks & Rec Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.

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 129
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 20

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration & Social Service 148

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