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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for parks & rec majors, UGA came in at #14. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 292 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 244 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 53 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from UGA. This makes it the #35 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in parks & rec in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UGA paid an average of $8,555 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $2,909 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
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The parks & rec program at UGA awarded 292 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 47% of these degrees went to men with the other 53% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 237 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the UGA 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 UGA Online Learning page.
The parks & rec program at UGA awarded 48 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 42% of these degrees went to men with the other 58% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Georgia.
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 | 358 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 316 |
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