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 SIUC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.
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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from SIUC. This makes it the #2 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of parks & rec students who receive their bachelor's degree at SIUC is $32,357. This is less than $34,451, which is the national median of all parks & rec majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Part-time undergraduates at SIUC paid an average of $321 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,606 | $3,606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,114 | $12,114 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,951 | $2,951 |
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Of the 11 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from SIUC in 2021-2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SIUC 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 SIUC Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of parks & rec master's degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 68 |
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