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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies at SUNY Cortland

249 Bachelor's Degrees
68 Master's Degrees
#24 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. In addition, we cover how SUNY Cortland ranks in comparison to other schools with parks & rec programs.

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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Degrees Available at SUNY Cortland

SUNY Cortland Parks & Rec Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for parks & rec majors, SUNY Cortland came in at #24. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in New York.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 18
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools 24
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Degree Schools 45
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Graduate Degree Schools 46

Popularity of Parks & Rec at SUNY Cortland

During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY Cortland handed out 249 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 281 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 68 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from SUNY Cortland. This makes it the #23 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.

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

$8,815 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$26,025 Average Student Debt

SUNY Cortland Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SUNY Cortland paid an average of $708 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $7,070 $16,980
Fees $1,745 $1,745
Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200
On Campus Room and Board $15,210 $15,210
On Campus Other Expenses $3,050 $3,050

Learn more about SUNY Cortland tuition and fees.

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

Of the 249 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in parks & rec from SUNY Cortland in 2022, 65% were men and 35% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Cortland are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 5
Black or African American 21
Hispanic or Latino 33
White 177
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 13

Does SUNY Cortland Offer an Online BS in Parks & Rec?

Online degrees for the SUNY Cortland parks & rec bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SUNY Cortland Online Learning page.

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

Of the 70 parks & rec students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from SUNY Cortland, about 56% were men and 44% were women.

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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 SUNY Cortland with a master's in parks & rec.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 60
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 2

SUNY Cortland Parks & Rec Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at SUNY Cortland.

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 291
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 19
Outdoor Education 7
Recreation Administration 2

Majors Similar to Parks & Rec

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration & Social Service 5

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