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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies at University of Northern Colorado

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how University of Northern Colorado ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.

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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Degrees Available at University of Northern Colorado

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

University of Northern Colorado Parks & Rec Rankings

The bachelor's program at University of Northern Colorado was ranked #144 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #2 in Colorado.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Degree Schools	60
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Graduate Degree Schools	61
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools	141
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools	144

Popularity of Parks & Rec at University of Northern Colorado

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Northern Colorado handed out 141 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 121 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 75 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from University of Northern Colorado. This makes it the #20 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in parks & rec in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Parks & Rec from University of Northern Colorado Cost?

University of Northern Colorado Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of Northern Colorado paid an average of $925 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $352 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$8,784	$23,196
Fees	$2,744	$2,744
Books and Supplies	$1,200	$1,200
On Campus Room and Board	$15,230	$15,230
On Campus Other Expenses	$3,238	$3,238

Learn more about University of Northern Colorado tuition and fees.

University of Northern Colorado Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 141 parks & rec students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from University of Northern Colorado, about 48% were men and 52% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	5
Black or African American	10
Hispanic or Latino	26
White	90
Non-Resident Aliens	2
Other Races	8

Does University of Northern Colorado Offer an Online BS in Parks & Rec?

Online degrees for the University of Northern Colorado 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 University of Northern Colorado Online Learning page.

University of Northern Colorado Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 69 students who graduated with a Master’s in parks & rec from University of Northern Colorado in 2022, 58% were men and 42% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	3
Hispanic or Latino	9
White	51
Non-Resident Aliens	2
Other Races	3

Parks & Rec Student Diversity at University of Northern Colorado

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Northern Colorado.

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	184
Recreation Administration	34

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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