by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Missouri State ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #37 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 34 |
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools | 37 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is an increase of 54% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
Parks & Rec majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Missouri State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,345 a year. This is less than $34,451, which is the national median of all parks & rec majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Missouri State paid an average of $597 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $279 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 parks & rec majors earned their bachelor's degree from Missouri State. Of these graduates, 70% were men and 30% 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 Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 129 |
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