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 NAU ranks in comparison to other schools with parks & rec programs.
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The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #12 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #2 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools | 12 |
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from NAU. This makes it the #16 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of parks & rec students who receive their bachelor's degree at NAU is $31,672. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,451 for all parks & rec students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NAU, parks & rec students borrow a median amount of $39,758 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,863 for all parks & rec majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the parks & rec program at NAU is $337 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NAU was $1,150 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $473 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,015 | $17,792 |
| Fees | $1,223 | $1,223 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,728 | $11,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
Learn more about NAU tuition and fees.
Of the 56 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in parks & rec from NAU in 2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the NAU 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 NAU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students graduated with a master's degree in parks & rec from NAU. About 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Northern Arizona University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 205 |
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