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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies at University of West Georgia

58 Bachelor's Degrees
18 Master's Degrees
#263 Overall Quality
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how University of West Georgia ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.

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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Degrees Available at University of West Georgia

University of West Georgia Parks & Rec Rankings

The bachelor's program at University of West Georgia was ranked #263 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #6 in Georgia.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Degree Schools 137
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Graduate Degree Schools 139
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 244
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools 263

Popularity of Parks & Rec at University of West Georgia

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of West Georgia handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from University of West Georgia. This makes it the #161 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.

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

$5,971 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$18,544 Average Student Debt

University of West Georgia Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of West Georgia paid an average of $643 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $182 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $4,371 $15,424
Fees $1,600 $1,600
Books and Supplies $1,275 $1,275
On Campus Room and Board $11,642 $11,642
On Campus Other Expenses $4,752 $4,752

Learn more about University of West Georgia tuition and fees.

University of West Georgia Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 58 students earned a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from University of West Georgia. About 22% of these graduates were women and the other 78% were men.

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The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 55% of grads fell into this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 32
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 17
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 6

Does University of West Georgia Offer an Online BS in Parks & Rec?

University of West Georgia 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 University of West Georgia Online Learning page.

University of West Georgia Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students graduated with a master's degree in parks & rec from University of West Georgia. About 53% were men and 47% were women.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 7
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 8
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

University of West Georgia Parks & Rec Students

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

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
Recreation Administration 58
Health & Physical Education 19

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration & Social Service 33

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