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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #236 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #11 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 98 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 38 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from SIUC. This makes it the #63 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SIUC paid an average of $321 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-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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The parks & rec program at SIUC awarded 59 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 49% of these degrees went to men with the other 51% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% 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 bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
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.
The parks & rec program at SIUC awarded 27 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 52% of these degrees went to men with the other 48% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| 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.
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 | 68 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 18 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 99 |
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