by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at ECU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks ECU highly for parks, recreation & leisure studies, placing at #31 out of 48 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are offered in parks, recreation & leisure studies at ECU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, East Carolina University handed out 16 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies.
ECU is among the very best schools in the country for parks, recreation & leisure studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ECU report a median salary of $38,749 a year. This is lower than $61,153, the median for all majors at ECU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at ECU, parks, recreation & leisure studies students borrow a median amount of $19,587 in student loans. This is below $24,742, the typical median for all majors at ECU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,452 | $20,729 |
| Fees | $2,909 | $2,909 |
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Among recent graduates, 75% of parks, recreation & leisure studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of parks, recreation & leisure studies bachelor’s degree graduates at ECU are White. About 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation & leisure studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
ECU granted 16 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, and leisure studies in the latest year of data — 25% to women and 75% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (81%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at ECU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 8 |
