by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how GaSou ranks in comparison to other schools with parks & rec programs.
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The bachelor's program at GaSou was ranked #36 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Georgia Southern University handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
Parks & Rec majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GaSou go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,808 a year. This is less than $31,674, which is the national median of all parks & rec majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GaSou, parks & rec students borrow a median amount of $24,936 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,363 for all parks & rec majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the parks & rec program at GaSou is $236 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Georgia Southern University.
For the most recent academic year available, 31% of parks & rec bachelor's degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Southern University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 346 |
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