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Texas State was ranked #71 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for parks & rec majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas State University handed out 462 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 571 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 56 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Texas State. This makes it the #30 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Texas State paid an average of $727 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $307 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,606 | $20,366 |
| Fees | $2,844 | $2,844 |
| Books and Supplies | $740 | $740 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,270 | $12,270 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,170 | $4,170 |
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Of the 462 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in parks & rec from Texas State in 2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 205 |
| White | 168 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 25 |
Online degrees for the Texas State 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 Texas State Online Learning page.
The parks & rec program at Texas State awarded 50 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 62% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Texas State University.
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 | 456 |
| Recreation Administration | 56 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 268 |
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