by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how U of U ranks in comparison to other schools with parks & rec programs.
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The bachelor's program at U of U was ranked #10 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools | 10 |
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Utah handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is a decrease of 47% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from U of U. This makes it the #6 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in parks & rec in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Parks & Rec majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U of U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,009 a year. This is higher than $34,451, which is the national median for all parks & rec bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at U of U paid an average of $890 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,175 | $28,697 |
| Fees | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,398 | $12,398 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,800 | $7,800 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 students earned a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from U of U. About 58% of these graduates were women and the other 42% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the U of U 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 U of U Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students graduated with a master's degree in parks & rec from U of U. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Utah.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 295 |
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