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 OHIO Athens ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.
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The bachelor's program at OHIO Athens was ranked #13 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools | 13 |
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio University - Athens Campus handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from OHIO Athens. This makes it the #10 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Parks & Rec majors who earn their bachelor's degree from OHIO Athens go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,850 a year. This is higher than $34,451, which is the national median for all parks & rec bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at OHIO Athens paid an average of $1,157 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $648 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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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The parks & rec program at OHIO Athens awarded 31 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 58% of these degrees went to men with the other 42% going to women.
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, 87% 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 parks & rec majors earned their master's degree from OHIO Athens. Of these graduates, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Ohio University - Athens Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 246 |
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