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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #103 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #9 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 124 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 143 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from SHSU. This makes it the #184 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SHSU was $652 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $244 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,648 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,720 | $11,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,866 | $3,866 |
Learn more about SHSU tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 124 students earned a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from SHSU. About 48% of these graduates were women and the other 52% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
SHSU 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 SHSU Online Learning page.
Of the 27 students who graduated with a Master’s in parks & rec from SHSU in 2022, 70% were men and 30% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Sam Houston State University.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 151 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 26 |
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