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NC State is in the top 10% of the country for parks & rec. More specifically it was ranked #42 out of 517 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 186 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 151 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from NC State. This makes it the #94 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in parks & rec in 2022, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NC State paid an average of $1,225 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $272 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $29,407 |
| Fees | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $869 | $869 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,121 | $3,121 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 186 students earned a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from NC State. About 31% of these graduates were women and the other 69% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 141 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 14 |
NC State 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 NC State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students graduated with a master's degree in parks & rec from NC State. About 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at North Carolina State 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 | 139 |
| Recreation Administration | 113 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 207 |
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