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The bachelor's program at NSU was ranked #356 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #3 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 347 |
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools | 356 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern State University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from NSU. This makes it the #211 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NSU paid an average of $357 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $254 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,616 | $10,718 |
| Fees | $1,229 | $1,229 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,300 | $10,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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Of the 20 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in parks & rec from NSU in 2022, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern State University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the NSU 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 NSU Online Learning page.
Of the 13 parks & rec students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from NSU, about 77% were men and 23% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern State University with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Northern State 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 | 33 |