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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #480 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #9 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 466 |
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools | 480 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Murray State University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Murray State was $787 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $405 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,436 | $18,180 |
| Fees | $1,272 | $1,272 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,594 | $10,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,717 | $5,717 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 11% of parks & rec bachelor's degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Murray State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 94% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that Murray State offers online option in its parks & rec bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Murray State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Murray 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 | 18 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 103 |
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