Here is an overview of the graduate program in parks, recreation & leisure studies at Illinois. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Illinois among the top schools in the country for parks, recreation & leisure studies, ranked #4 out of 49 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are offered in parks, recreation & leisure studies at Illinois, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 83 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign awarded 21 master’s degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies.
Illinois is among the very best schools in the country for parks, recreation & leisure studies at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,500 | $46,500 |
| Fees | $3,377 | $3,377 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 71% of parks, recreation & leisure studies master’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of parks, recreation & leisure studies master’s degree graduates at Illinois are White. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a master’s in parks, recreation & leisure studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Illinois granted 21 master’s degrees in parks, recreation, and leisure studies recently — 29% to women and 71% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (43%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign conferred 4 doctoral degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies.
Illinois has not been ranked for parks, recreation & leisure studies at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 50% of parks, recreation & leisure studies doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of parks, recreation & leisure studies doctoral degree graduates at Illinois are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a doctoral in parks, recreation & leisure studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Illinois awarded 4 doctoral completions in parks, recreation, and leisure studies in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (75%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Illinois. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 83 |