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. We've also included details on how Shepherd University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.
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The bachelor's program at Shepherd University was ranked #36 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools | 36 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Shepherd University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
Parks & Rec majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Shepherd University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,287 a year. 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 Shepherd University, parks & rec students borrow a median amount of $27,621 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Shepherd University paid an average of $788 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $353 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,288 | $15,774 |
| Fees | $2,354 | $3,308 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,308 | $11,308 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,566 | $2,566 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from Shepherd University. About 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shepherd University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Shepherd University 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 Shepherd University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Shepherd University.
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