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 NWOSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in other parks & rec.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at NWOSU was ranked #6 on College Factual's Best Schools for other parks & rec list. It is also ranked #1 in Oklahoma.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern Oklahoma State University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in other parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
Other Parks & Rec majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NWOSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,809 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,969 for all other parks & rec students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NWOSU paid an average of $464 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $227 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,448 | $11,142 |
| Fees | $522 | $522 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $5,520 | $5,520 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,000 | $6,000 |
Learn more about NWOSU tuition and fees.
The other parks & rec program at NWOSU awarded 43 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 65% of these degrees went to men with the other 35% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern Oklahoma State University with a bachelor's in other parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
NWOSU does not offer an online option for its other parks & rec bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NWOSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the other parks & rec majors at Northwestern Oklahoma State University.