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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for parks & rec majors, UIUC came in at #13. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 257 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 259 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 53 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from UIUC. This makes it the #35 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in parks & rec in 2022, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UIUC paid an average of $1,019 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $601 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,768 | $35,900 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,938 | $13,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 257 parks & rec majors earned their bachelor's degree from UIUC. Of these graduates, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 152 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 10 |
UIUC 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 UIUC Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 54 students earned a master's degree in parks & rec from UIUC. About 35% of these graduates were women and the other 65% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UIUC 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 Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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 | 184 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 145 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 260 |
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