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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how UMN Twin Cities ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.

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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Degrees Available at UMN Twin Cities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Parks & Rec
• Master’s Degree in Parks & Rec

UMN Twin Cities Parks & Rec Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for parks & rec majors, UMN Twin Cities came in at #22. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Graduate Degree Schools	15
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Degree Schools	15
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools	20
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools	22

Popularity of Parks & Rec at UMN Twin Cities

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 96 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #99 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Parks & Rec from UMN Twin Cities Cost?

UMN Twin Cities Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMN Twin Cities paid an average of $1,324 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $558 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$14,496	$34,410
Fees	$1,992	$1,992
Books and Supplies	$1,000	$1,000
On Campus Room and Board	$13,028	$13,028
On Campus Other Expenses	$2,350	$2,350

Learn more about UMN Twin Cities tuition and fees.

UMN Twin Cities Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 78% of parks & rec bachelor's degrees went to men and 22% went to women.

The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in parks & rec.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	6
Hispanic or Latino	3
White	57
Non-Resident Aliens	7
Other Races	4

Does UMN Twin Cities Offer an Online BS in Parks & Rec?

UMN Twin Cities 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 UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.

UMN Twin Cities Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 68% of parks & rec master's degrees went to men and 32% went to women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in parks & rec.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	18
Non-Resident Aliens	7
Other Races	3

UMN Twin Cities Parks & Rec Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.

Parks & Rec Majors

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	108

Majors Similar to Parks & Rec

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Public Administration & Social Service	194

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By AlexiusHoratius under License

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