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The bachelor's program at UCM was ranked #215 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #7 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Missouri handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 35 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from UCM. This makes it the #71 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UCM paid an average of $555 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $278 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,325 | $16,650 |
| Fees | $1,410 | $1,410 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,206 | $10,206 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,608 | $2,608 |
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Of the 79 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies from UCM in 2021-2022, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UCM 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 UCM Online Learning page.
Of the 21 parks & rec students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UCM, about 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Central Missouri.
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 | 100 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 33 |
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