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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies at Tarleton State University

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Tarleton ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.

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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Degrees Available at Tarleton

• Bachelor’s Degree in Parks & Rec
• Master’s Degree in Parks & Rec

Tarleton Parks & Rec Rankings

The bachelor's program at Tarleton was ranked #111 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #11 in Texas.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Graduate Degree Schools	57
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Degree Schools	57
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools	103
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools	111

Popularity of Parks & Rec at Tarleton

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tarleton State University handed out 207 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 240 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 49 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Tarleton. This makes it the #45 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Parks & Rec from Tarleton Cost?

Tarleton Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Tarleton was $604 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $184 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$4,416	$14,496
Fees	$3,462	$3,462
Books and Supplies	$1,560	$1,560
On Campus Room and Board	$10,846	$10,846
On Campus Other Expenses	$3,816	$3,816

Learn more about Tarleton tuition and fees.

Tarleton Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 207 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies from Tarleton in 2021-2022, 47% were men and 53% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	23
Hispanic or Latino	40
White	128
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	14

Does Tarleton Offer an Online BS in Parks & Rec?

Tarleton 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 Tarleton Online Learning page.

Tarleton Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 76 parks & rec majors earned their master's degree from Tarleton. Of these graduates, 59% were men and 41% were women.

The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Tarleton are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	14
Hispanic or Latino	16
White	40
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	5

Tarleton Parks & Rec Students

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

Parks & Rec Majors

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	283

Majors Similar to Parks & Rec

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Public Administration & Social Service	136

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Billy Hathorn under License

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