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The bachelor's program at UWM was ranked #209 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #6 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 203 |
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools | 209 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from UWM. This makes it the #316 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 #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UWM paid an average of $852 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $352 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,455 | $20,455 |
| Fees | $1,565 | $1,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,980 | $10,980 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,600 | $3,600 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 58 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from UWM. About 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UWM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UWM 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 UWM Online Learning page.
Of the 6 parks & rec students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UWM, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UWM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| 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 Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
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 | 65 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 225 |
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