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UARK was ranked #78 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for parks & rec majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arkansas handed out 208 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 249 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from UARK. This makes it the #104 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in parks & rec in 2022, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UARK was $890 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $256 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,666 | $26,690 |
| Fees | $2,082 | $2,082 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,154 | $1,154 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,290 | $13,290 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,816 | $5,816 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 208 parks & rec majors earned their bachelor's degree from UARK. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UARK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 164 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UARK 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 UARK Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 students earned a master's degree in parks & rec from UARK. About 36% of these graduates were women and the other 64% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UARK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Arkansas.
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 | 138 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 79 |
| Recreation Administration | 24 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 118 |
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