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UMass Amherst is in the top 10% of the country for parks & rec. More specifically it was ranked #31 out of 517 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 158 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 129 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #184 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $691 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 158 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from UMass Amherst. About 79% were men and 21% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 122 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the UMass Amherst 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 students graduated with a master's degree in parks & rec from UMass Amherst. About 70% were men and 30% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
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 | 181 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 119 |
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