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Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies at University of Arkansas

79 Bachelor's Degrees
#15 Overall Quality
$31,567 Bachelor's Salary
The Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies major is part of the parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies program at University of Arkansas.

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UARK ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.

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Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Degrees Available at UARK

UARK Parks & Rec Rankings

The bachelor's program at UARK was ranked #15 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools 15
Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 15

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arkansas handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.

How Much Do Parks & Rec Graduates from UARK Make?

$31,567 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Parks & Rec Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of parks & rec students who receive their bachelor's degree at UARK is $31,567. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,451 for all parks & rec students.

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How Much Student Debt Do Parks & Rec Graduates from UARK Have?

$47,816 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Parks & Rec Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at UARK, parks & rec students borrow a median amount of $47,816 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,863 for all parks & rec majors across the country.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the parks & rec program at UARK is $574 per month.

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

$9,748 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$45,100 Average Student Debt

UARK Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UARK was $890 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $256 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $7,666 $26,690
Fees $2,082 $2,082
Books and Supplies $1,154 $1,154
On Campus Room and Board $13,290 $13,290
On Campus Other Expenses $5,816 $5,816

Learn more about UARK tuition and fees.

UARK Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 79 parks & rec students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UARK, about 68% were men and 32% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 11
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 58
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 3

Does UARK Offer an Online BS in Parks & Rec?

UARK 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 UARK Online Learning page.

UARK Parks & Rec Students

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

Majors Similar to Parks & Rec

Related Major Annual Graduates
Health & Physical Education 138
Recreation Administration 24

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