by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies is a major offered under the parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies program of study at Shaw University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in parks and rec, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. The bachelor's program at Shaw University was ranked #78 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks and rec list. It is also ranked #6 in North Carolina.
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Part-time undergraduates at Shaw University paid an average of $492 per credit hour in 2019-2020. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,808 | $11,808 |
| Fees | $4,672 | $4,672 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,514 | $8,514 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,440 | $3,440 |
Learn more about Shaw University tuition and fees.
One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Parks & Rec students who received their bachelor’s degree at Shaw University took out an average of $41,000 in student loans. That is 82% higher than the national average of $22,467.
parks and rec who receive their bachelor’s degree from Shaw University make an average of $23,579 a year during the early days of their career. That is 21% lower than the national average of $29,751.
Shaw University does not offer an online option for its parks and rec bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Shaw University Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in parks and rec in 2019-2020, 25.0% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 55.2%.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in parks and rec at Shaw University in 2019-2020, 66.7% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 30%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 12 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to parks, recreation and leisure studies.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 16 |
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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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