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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #223 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #8 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 135 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 175 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from FAU. This makes it the #199 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at FAU paid an average of $722 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $203 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,256 | $1,256 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,536 | $12,536 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,174 | $6,174 |
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Of the 135 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies from FAU in 2021-2022, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the FAU parks & rec bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the FAU Online Learning page.
Of the 20 parks & rec students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from FAU, about 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at FAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Florida Atlantic University.
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 | 155 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 313 |
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