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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #147 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #7 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 106 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 49% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from NIU. This makes it the #104 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NIU paid an average of $360 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,792 | $9,792 |
| Fees | $2,714 | $2,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,800 | $12,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,836 | $2,836 |
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Of the 106 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies from NIU in 2021-2022, 70% were men and 30% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
NIU 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 NIU Online Learning page.
The parks & rec program at NIU awarded 28 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 86% of these degrees went to men with the other 14% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Northern Illinois University.
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 | 134 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 44 |
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