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The bachelor's program at Northern Michigan University was ranked #348 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #13 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Michigan University handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Northern Michigan University. This makes it the #281 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northern Michigan University paid an average of $765 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $530 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,726 | $18,348 |
| Fees | $896 | $896 |
| Books and Supplies | $720 | $720 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,752 | $12,752 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,148 | $2,148 |
Learn more about Northern Michigan University tuition and fees.
Of the 69 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies from Northern Michigan University in 2021-2022, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northern Michigan University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Northern Michigan University 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 Northern Michigan University Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students graduated with a master's degree in parks & rec from Northern Michigan University. About 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Northern Michigan University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Northern Michigan 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 | 58 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 18 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 55 |
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