by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Iowa ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.
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Iowa is in the top 10% of the country for parks & rec. More specifically it was ranked #4 out of 50 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools | 4 |
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Iowa handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of parks & rec students who receive their bachelor's degree at Iowa is $37,103. This is higher than $34,451, which is the national median for all parks & rec bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the parks & rec program at Iowa is $572 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Iowa was $1,291 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,016 | $30,979 |
| Fees | $1,948 | $1,948 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,616 | $12,616 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,066 | $4,066 |
Learn more about Iowa tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 55 parks & rec majors earned their bachelor's degree from Iowa. Of these graduates, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Iowa are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Iowa 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 Iowa Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 569 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.