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. In addition, we cover how Radford ranks in comparison to other schools with parks & rec programs.
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The bachelor's program at Radford was ranked #34 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools | 34 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Radford University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of parks & rec students who receive their bachelor's degree at Radford is $30,145. This is less than $34,451, which is the national median of all parks & rec majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Radford, parks & rec students borrow a median amount of $28,097 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all parks & rec bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $28,863.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the parks & rec program at Radford is $288 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Radford was $868 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $349 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,401 | $20,853 |
| Fees | $3,885 | $4,332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,973 | $11,973 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,652 | $3,652 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from Radford. About 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Radford 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 Radford University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Radford 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 Radford Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Radford University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 14 |
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