by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Northwest ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.
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The bachelor's program at Northwest was ranked #16 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwest Missouri State University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Northwest. This makes it the #17 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Parks & Rec majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northwest go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,389 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,451 for all parks & rec bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Northwest, parks & rec students borrow a median amount of $19,975 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Northwest paid an average of $537 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $268 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,442 | $12,884 |
| Fees | $3,739 | $3,739 |
| Books and Supplies | $400 | $400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,788 | $11,788 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,576 | $2,576 |
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Of the 30 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from Northwest in 2021-2022, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northwest 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 Northwest Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 parks & rec majors earned their master's degree from Northwest. Of these graduates, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| 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 Northwest Missouri State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 9 |
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