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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for parks & rec majors, JMU came in at #20. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, James Madison University handed out 256 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 292 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 34 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from JMU. This makes it the #76 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at JMU paid an average of $837 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,914 | $25,128 |
| Fees | $5,662 | $5,662 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,254 | $1,254 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,584 | $12,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,560 | $4,560 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 256 parks & rec majors earned their bachelor's degree from JMU. Of these graduates, 66% were men and 34% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at JMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 212 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 11 |
JMU 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 JMU Online Learning page.
Of the 12 parks & rec students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from JMU, about 58% were men and 42% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from James Madison University with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at James Madison 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 | 268 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 123 |
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