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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies at Ohio University - Athens Campus

116 Bachelor's Degrees
169 Master's Degrees
#27 Overall Quality
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how OHIO Athens ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.

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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Degrees Available at OHIO Athens

OHIO Athens Parks & Rec Rankings

OHIO Athens is in the top 10% of the country for parks & rec. More specifically it was ranked #27 out of 517 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Ohio.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Degree Schools 4
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Graduate Degree Schools 7
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools 27
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 36

Popularity of Parks & Rec at OHIO Athens

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio University - Athens Campus handed out 116 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 137 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 169 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from OHIO Athens. This makes it the #7 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Parks & Rec from OHIO Athens Cost?

$13,746 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$29,236 Average Student Debt

OHIO Athens Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at OHIO Athens was $1,157 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $648 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $13,746 $24,114
Books and Supplies $840 $840
On Campus Room and Board $13,594 $13,594
On Campus Other Expenses $2,916 $2,916

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OHIO Athens Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 116 parks & rec students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from OHIO Athens, about 74% were men and 26% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at OHIO Athens are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio University - Athens Campus with a bachelor's in parks & rec.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 6
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 99
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 5

Does OHIO Athens Offer an Online BS in Parks & Rec?

OHIO Athens 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 OHIO Athens Online Learning page.

OHIO Athens Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 73% of parks & rec master's degrees went to men and 27% went to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio University - Athens Campus with a master's in parks & rec.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 19
Hispanic or Latino 6
White 116
Non-Resident Aliens 4
Other Races 7

OHIO Athens Parks & Rec Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Ohio University - Athens Campus.

Parks & Rec Majors

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 246
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 42

Majors Similar to Parks & Rec

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration & Social Service 246

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