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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

65 Bachelor's Degrees
64 Master's Degrees
#265 Overall Quality
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how SIUE ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.

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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Degrees Available at SIUE

SIUE Parks & Rec Rankings

The bachelor's program at SIUE was ranked #265 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #12 in Illinois.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Degree Schools 112
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Graduate Degree Schools 115
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools 265
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 267

Popularity of Parks & Rec at SIUE

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 64 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from SIUE. This makes it the #27 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Parks & Rec from SIUE Cost?

$12,025 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$24,937 Average Student Debt

SIUE Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SIUE paid an average of $308 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $8,846 $8,846
Fees $3,179 $3,179
Books and Supplies $980 $980
On Campus Room and Board $10,562 $10,562
On Campus Other Expenses $5,782 $5,782

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SIUE Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 65 parks & rec majors earned their bachelor's degree from SIUE. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SIUE are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor's in parks & rec.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 12
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 48
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 1

Does SIUE Offer an Online BS in Parks & Rec?

SIUE 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 SIUE Online Learning page.

SIUE Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 54% of parks & rec master's degrees went to men and 46% went to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% 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 Edwardsville with a master's in parks & rec.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 11
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 53
Non-Resident Aliens 6
Other Races 5

Parks & Rec Student Diversity at SIUE

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Parks & Rec Majors

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 145

Majors Similar to Parks & Rec

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration & Social Service 92

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