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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies at Washburn University

48 Bachelor's Degrees
5 Master's Degrees
#406 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. In addition, we cover how Washburn University ranks in comparison to other schools with parks & rec programs.

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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Degrees Available at Washburn University

Washburn University Parks & Rec Rankings

The bachelor's program at Washburn University was ranked #406 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #7 in Kansas.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 392
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools 406

Popularity of Parks & Rec at Washburn University

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washburn University handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Washburn University. This makes it the #316 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.

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

$9,578 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Washburn University Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Washburn University paid an average of $731 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $338 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $9,464 $20,468
Fees $114 $114
Books and Supplies $970 $970
On Campus Room and Board $10,759 $10,759
On Campus Other Expenses $2,480 $2,480

Learn more about Washburn University tuition and fees.

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

Of the 48 parks & rec students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Washburn University, about 40% were men and 60% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 9
White 32
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 3

Does Washburn University Offer an Online BS in Parks & Rec?

Washburn University 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 Washburn University Online Learning page.

Washburn University Parks & Rec Students

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

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 48

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration & Social Service 75

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