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. We've also included details on how Pitt State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.
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The bachelor's program at Pitt State was ranked #26 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools | 26 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Pittsburg State University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is an increase of 93% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of parks & rec students who receive their bachelor's degree at Pitt State is $35,587. This is higher than $34,451, which is the national median for all parks & rec bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Pitt State was $582 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $204 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,128 | $17,472 |
| Fees | $2,028 | $2,028 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,398 | $9,398 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,396 | $5,396 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 students earned a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from Pitt State. About 66% of these graduates were women and the other 34% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Pitt 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 Pittsburg State University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Pitt State parks & rec bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Pitt State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Pittsburg State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 17 |
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