by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UMO ranks in comparison to other schools with parks & rec programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMO was ranked #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #3 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 39 |
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools | 42 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Mount Olive handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of parks & rec students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMO is $27,219. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,451 for all parks & rec students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMO paid an average of $455 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 | $24,850 | $24,850 |
| Fees | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,212 | $11,212 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 60% of parks & rec bachelor's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mount Olive with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMO 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 UMO Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Mount Olive.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 31 |
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