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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies at University of the Southwest

25 Bachelor's Degrees
25 Master's Degrees
#368 Overall Quality
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. Also, learn how USW ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.

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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Degrees Available at USW

USW Parks & Rec Rankings

The bachelor's program at USW was ranked #368 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Degree Schools 149
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Graduate Degree Schools 151
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools 368

Popularity of Parks & Rec at USW

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of the Southwest handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 39% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from USW. This makes it the #113 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Parks & Rec from USW Cost?

$16,670 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

USW Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Part-time undergraduates at USW paid an average of $549 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $16,470 $16,470
Fees $200 $200
On Campus Room and Board $8,000 $8,000
On Campus Other Expenses $3,000 $3,000

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USW Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students earned a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from USW. About 48% of these graduates were women and the other 52% were men.

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The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of grads fell into this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 14
White 3
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 3

Does USW Offer an Online BS in Parks & Rec?

USW 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 USW Online Learning page.

USW Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 parks & rec majors earned their master's degree from USW. Of these graduates, 56% were men and 44% were women.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 9
White 4
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 1

USW Parks & Rec Students

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

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 43

Majors Similar to Parks & Rec

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration & Social Service 2

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