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UofM was ranked #75 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 #2 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Memphis handed out 433 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 492 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 51 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from UofM. This makes it the #41 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UofM was $540 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $355 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,520 | $12,960 |
| Fees | $1,824 | $1,824 |
| Books and Supplies | $920 | $920 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,344 | $10,344 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,462 | $6,462 |
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Of the 433 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in parks & rec from UofM in 2022, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 211 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 158 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 19 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that UofM offers online option in its parks & rec bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UofM Online Learning page.
Of the 56 parks & rec students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UofM, about 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Memphis.
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 | 494 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 144 |
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