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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for parks & rec majors, UNC Chapel Hill came in at #16. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 346 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 386 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from UNC Chapel Hill. 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 UNC Chapel Hill paid an average of $1,557 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $292 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,019 | $37,360 |
| Fees | $1,970 | $1,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,290 | $1,290 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,016 | $13,016 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,814 | $2,814 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 346 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from UNC Chapel Hill. About 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNC Chapel Hill 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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 226 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 30 |
UNC Chapel Hill 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 UNC Chapel Hill Online Learning page.
Of the 25 parks & rec students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UNC Chapel Hill, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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 | 371 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 378 |
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