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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for parks & rec majors, UMCP came in at #15. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools | 15 |
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 204 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 233 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from UMCP. This makes it the #324 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 #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMCP paid an average of $1,613 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $412 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
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The parks & rec program at UMCP awarded 204 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 42% of these degrees went to men with the other 58% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 120 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 14 |
UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
Of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in parks & rec from UMCP in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Maryland - College Park.
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 | 208 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 262 |
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