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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies at National University

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how National University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.

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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Degrees Available at National University

• Bachelor’s Degree in Parks & Rec
• Graduate Certificates in Parks & Rec
• Master’s Degree in Parks & Rec

National University Parks & Rec Rankings

The bachelor's program at National University was ranked #359 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #29 in California.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Degree Schools	159
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Graduate Degree Schools	161
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools	359

Popularity of Parks & Rec at National University

During the 2021-2022 academic year, National University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 42% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 68 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from National University. This makes it the #23 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Parks & Rec from National University Cost?

National University Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at National University was $370 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$13,320	$13,320
Books and Supplies	$938	$938

Learn more about National University tuition and fees.

National University Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 17 parks & rec students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from National University, about 76% were men and 24% were women.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	7
White	4
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	3

Does National University Offer an Online BS in Parks & Rec?

If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. National University does offer online classes in its parks & rec bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the National University Online Learning page.

National University Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 50 students who earned a master's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies from National University in 2021-2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from National University with a master's in parks & rec.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	7
Hispanic or Latino	6
White	20
Non-Resident Aliens	2
Other Races	14

National University Parks & Rec Students

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

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	69

Majors Similar to Parks & Rec

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Public Administration & Social Service	113

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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