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 OSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.
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The bachelor's program at OSU was ranked #22 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #1 in Oklahoma.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools | 22 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is an increase of 36% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from OSU. 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 OSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,393 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at OSU paid an average of $698 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $181 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,417 | $20,937 |
| Fees | $4,693 | $4,693 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,300 | $11,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,400 | $5,400 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 26% of parks & rec bachelor's degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oklahoma State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
OSU 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 OSU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 parks & rec majors earned their master's degree from OSU. Of these graduates, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at OSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oklahoma State University - Main Campus with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| 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 Oklahoma State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 95 |
| Recreation Administration | 4 |
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