by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UIUC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for parks & rec majors, UIUC came in at #2. 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 91 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 99 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 41 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from UIUC. This makes it the #1 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in parks & rec in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of parks & rec students who receive their bachelor's degree at UIUC is $34,742. This is higher than $34,451, which is the national median for all parks & rec bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UIUC, parks & rec students borrow a median amount of $46,968 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,863 for all parks & rec majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the parks & rec program at UIUC is $569 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UIUC was $1,019 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $601 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 91 students earned a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from UIUC. About 25% of these graduates were women and the other 75% were men.
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, 65% 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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.
Parks & Rec majors graduating with a master's degree from UIUC make a median salary of $47,726 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all parks & rec graduates with a master's is $42,697.
Of the 49 students who earned a master's degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from UIUC in 2021-2022, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 34 |
| 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 Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 184 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.