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. We've also included details on how Northern Michigan University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.
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The bachelor's program at Northern Michigan University was ranked #45 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 42 |
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools | 45 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Michigan University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of parks & rec students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northern Michigan University is $28,890. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,451 for all parks & rec students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Northern Michigan University, parks & rec students borrow a median amount of $28,138 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all parks & rec bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $28,863.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Northern Michigan University was $765 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $530 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,726 | $18,348 |
| Fees | $896 | $896 |
| Books and Supplies | $720 | $720 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,752 | $12,752 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,148 | $2,148 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 parks & rec majors earned their bachelor's degree from Northern Michigan University. Of these graduates, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Northern Michigan University 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 Northern Michigan University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Northern Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 58 |
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