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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies at The University of Texas at Tyler

96 Bachelor's Degrees
11 Master's Degrees
#322 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. We've also included details on how UT Tyler ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.

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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Degrees Available at UT Tyler

UT Tyler Parks & Rec Rankings

The bachelor's program at UT Tyler was ranked #322 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #24 in Texas.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 316
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools 322

Popularity of Parks & Rec at UT Tyler

During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Tyler handed out 96 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 105 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from UT Tyler. This makes it the #241 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.

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

$9,452 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$18,593 Average Student Debt

UT Tyler Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Tyler paid an average of $878 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $368 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $7,020 $22,320
Fees $2,432 $2,432
Books and Supplies $2,860 $2,860
On Campus Room and Board $10,710 $10,710
On Campus Other Expenses $3,092 $3,092

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

Of the 96 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies from UT Tyler in 2021-2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Tyler with a bachelor's in parks & rec.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 11
Hispanic or Latino 30
White 50
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 2

Does UT Tyler Offer an Online BS in Parks & Rec?

Online degrees for the UT Tyler 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 UT Tyler Online Learning page.

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

Of the 13 parks & rec students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UT Tyler, about 46% were men and 54% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UT Tyler are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Tyler with a master's in parks & rec.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 8
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 1

Parks & Rec Student Diversity at UT Tyler

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at The University of Texas at Tyler.

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 109

Majors Similar to Parks & Rec

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration & Social Service 8

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