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The bachelor's program at WVSU was ranked #510 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #8 in West Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia State University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from WVSU. This makes it the #265 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WVSU was $576 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $350 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,924 | $14,544 |
| Fees | $575 | $675 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,309 | $1,309 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,936 | $12,936 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,323 | $2,323 |
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Of the 25 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in parks & rec from WVSU in 2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WVSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia State University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the WVSU 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 WVSU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students earned a master's degree in parks & rec from WVSU. About 40% of these graduates were women and the other 60% were men.
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 West Virginia State University with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| 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 West Virginia State University.
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 | 40 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 24 |
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