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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies at The University of West Florida

119 Bachelor's Degrees
12 Master's Degrees
#205 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 UWF ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.

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

UWF Parks & Rec Rankings

The bachelor's program at UWF was ranked #205 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #6 in Florida.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Degree Schools 87
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Graduate Degree Schools 90
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 200
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools 205

Popularity of Parks & Rec at UWF

During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of West Florida handed out 119 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 135 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from UWF. This makes it the #224 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.

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

$5,776 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

UWF Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UWF paid an average of $641 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $212 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $3,735 $16,004
Fees $2,041 $2,654
Books and Supplies $1,600 $1,600
On Campus Room and Board $12,432 $12,432
On Campus Other Expenses $3,024 $3,024

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

The parks & rec program at UWF awarded 119 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 51% of these degrees went to men with the other 49% going to women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UWF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 22
Hispanic or Latino 10
White 73
Non-Resident Aliens 5
Other Races 8

Does UWF Offer an Online BS in Parks & Rec?

Online degrees for the UWF 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 UWF Online Learning page.

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

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 parks & rec majors earned their master's degree from UWF. Of these graduates, 68% were men and 32% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UWF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 21
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 1

UWF Parks & Rec Students

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

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 147

Majors Similar to Parks & Rec

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration & Social Service 56

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