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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for parks & rec majors, UF came in at #17. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Florida handed out 188 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 175 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 97 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from UF. This makes it the #13 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UF was $856 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $149 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,477 | $25,694 |
| Fees | $1,904 | $2,965 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,500 | $11,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,670 | $3,670 |
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Of the 188 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies from UF in 2021-2022, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 125 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 10 |
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. UF does offer online classes in its parks & rec bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UF Online Learning page.
Of the 149 students who earned a master's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies from UF in 2021-2022, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Florida.
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 | 332 |
| Recreation Administration | 98 |
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