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. We've also included details on how UARK ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.
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The bachelor's program at UARK was ranked #18 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Arkansas handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 101 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of parks & rec students who receive their bachelor's degree at UARK is $34,893. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,674 for all parks & rec bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UARK, parks & rec students borrow a median amount of $23,310 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the parks & rec program at UARK is $574 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Arkansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 77 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from UARK. About 77% were men and 23% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 200 |
| Recreation Administration | 19 |
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