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UH was ranked #54 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 #4 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 51 |
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools | 54 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Houston handed out 404 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 458 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from UH. This makes it the #155 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in parks & rec in 2022, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UH paid an average of $882 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $362 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,165 |
| Fees | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,556 | $1,556 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,830 | $10,830 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,637 | $4,637 |
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Of the 404 parks & rec students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UH, about 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 105 |
| Black or African American | 59 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 122 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 24 |
UH 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 UH Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students earned a master's degree in parks & rec from UH. About 20% of these graduates were women and the other 80% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Houston.
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 | 417 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 273 |
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