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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies at North Carolina State University

186 Bachelor's Degrees
30 Master's Degrees
2 Doctor's Degrees
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how NC State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.

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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Degrees Available at NC State

NC State Parks & Rec Rankings

NC State is in the top 10% of the country for parks & rec. More specifically it was ranked #42 out of 517 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in North Carolina.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Graduate Certificate Schools 3
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Graduate Degree Schools 6
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Degree Schools 9
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools 42
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 42

Popularity of Parks & Rec at NC State

During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 186 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 151 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from NC State. This makes it the #94 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in parks & rec in 2022, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Parks & Rec from NC State Cost?

$8,895 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$17,100 Average Student Debt

NC State Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NC State paid an average of $1,225 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $272 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $6,535 $29,407
Fees $2,360 $2,360
Books and Supplies $869 $869
On Campus Room and Board $13,719 $13,719
On Campus Other Expenses $3,121 $3,121

Learn more about NC State tuition and fees.

NC State Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 186 students earned a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from NC State. About 31% of these graduates were women and the other 69% were men.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 14
Hispanic or Latino 8
White 141
Non-Resident Aliens 6
Other Races 14

Does NC State Offer an Online BS in Parks & Rec?

NC State 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 NC State Online Learning page.

NC State Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students graduated with a master's degree in parks & rec from NC State. About 26% were men and 74% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 8
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 22
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 2

Parks & Rec Student Diversity at NC State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at North Carolina State 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 139
Recreation Administration 113

Majors Similar to Parks & Rec

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration & Social Service 207

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