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Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus

28 Bachelor's Degrees
7 Master's Degrees
#14 Overall Quality
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies is one of the majors in the parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies program at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus.

We'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. Also, learn how OSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.

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Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Degrees Available at OSU

OSU Parks & Rec Rankings

The bachelor's program at OSU was ranked #14 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #1 in Oklahoma.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (Income $0-$30k) 4
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (Income $30-$48k) 4
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 6
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (Income $48-$75k) 7
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (With Aid) 8
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (Income $75-$110k) 8
Best Value Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (Income $0-$30k) 9
Best Value Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (Income $30-$48k) 9
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (Income $0-$30k) 9
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (Income $30-$48k) 9
Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Graduate Degree Schools 9
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (Income Over $110k) 9
Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Master’s Degree Schools 9
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Graduates 10
Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 10
Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 10
Best Value Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (Income $48-$75k) 12
Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 12
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (Income $48-$75k) 12
Best Value Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 13
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 13
Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools 14
Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 14
Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Colleges for Veterans 15
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (Income Over $110k) 15
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (With Aid) 15
Best Value Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (With Aid) 16
Best Value Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (Income Over $110k) 16
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (Income $75-$110k) 17
Best Value Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies (Income $75-$110k) 18
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Graduates 43
Highest Paid Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Graduates 44

Popularity of Parks & Rec at OSU

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from OSU. This makes it the #10 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Do Parks & Rec Graduates from OSU Make?

$30,592 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Parks & Rec Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of parks & rec students who receive their bachelor's degree at OSU is $30,592. This is less than $31,674, which is the national median of all parks & rec majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.

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How Much Student Debt Do Parks & Rec Graduates from OSU Have?

$21,313 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Parks & Rec Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at OSU, parks & rec students borrow a median amount of $21,313 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all parks & rec bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,363.

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Parks & Rec Student Diversity at OSU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus.

OSU Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 parks & rec majors earned their bachelor's degree from OSU. Of these graduates, 21% were men and 79% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at OSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 21
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 3

OSU Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Master’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 43% of parks & rec master's degrees went to men and 57% went to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 5
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

Majors Similar to Parks & Rec

Related Major Annual Graduates
Health & Physical Education 95
Recreation Administration 1

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