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 Oregon State ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.
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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #28 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools | 28 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
Parks & Rec majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oregon State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,451 a year. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allparks & rec bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Oregon State paid an average of $729 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $245 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,145 | $33,315 |
| Fees | $2,349 | $2,349 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,075 | $15,075 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,036 | $3,036 |
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Of the 21 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in parks & rec from Oregon State in 2022, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Oregon State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Oregon State 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 Oregon State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Oregon State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 209 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.