by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Shepherd University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.
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The bachelor's program at Shepherd University was ranked #39 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Shepherd University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of parks & rec students who receive their bachelor's degree at Shepherd University is $34,185. This is higher than $31,674, which is the national median for all parks & rec bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Shepherd University, parks & rec students borrow a median amount of $24,950 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,363 for all parks & rec majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Shepherd University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from Shepherd University. About 74% were men and 26% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shepherd University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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