by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UNI ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.
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UNI was ranked #7 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for parks & rec majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools | 7 |
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Northern Iowa handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is a decrease of 47% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from UNI. This makes it the #8 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in parks & rec in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of parks & rec students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNI is $37,233. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,451 for all parks & rec bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNI, parks & rec students borrow a median amount of $20,688 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all parks & rec bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $28,863.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNI was $832 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $350 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,396 | $19,940 |
| Fees | $1,332 | $1,332 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,648 | $9,648 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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Of the 27 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from UNI in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% 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 Iowa with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UNI 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 UNI Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies from UNI in 2021-2022, 63% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% 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 Iowa with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Northern Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 81 |
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