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UofSC is in the top 10% of the country for parks & rec. More specifically it was ranked #32 out of 517 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in South Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 290 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 220 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 52 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from UofSC. This makes it the #39 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in parks & rec in 2022, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UofSC was $1,439 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $512 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $34,543 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,558 | $12,558 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,505 | $5,505 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 290 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from UofSC. About 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 248 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the UofSC 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 UofSC Online Learning page.
Of the 49 parks & rec students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UofSC, about 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
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 | 341 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 212 |
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