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The bachelor's program at UIC was ranked #80 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools | 80 |
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 85 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Chicago handed out 122 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 146 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from UIC. This makes it the #265 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UIC was $843 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $449 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,656 | $28,345 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,600 | $14,600 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,026 | $6,026 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 122 parks & rec majors earned their bachelor's degree from UIC. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UIC 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 UIC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 parks & rec majors earned their master's degree from UIC. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Illinois at Chicago.
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 | 131 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 301 |
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