by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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 Oregon State ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.
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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #35 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
Parks & Rec majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oregon State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,532 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,674 for all parks & rec students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Oregon State, parks & rec students borrow a median amount of $22,500 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Oregon State University.
Of the 14 parks & rec students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Oregon State, about 79% were men and 21% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 239 |
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