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The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #105 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #2 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 102 |
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools | 105 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 261 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 44% over the previous year when 181 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from NAU. This makes it the #336 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NAU paid an average of $1,150 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $473 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,015 | $17,792 |
| Fees | $1,223 | $1,223 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,728 | $11,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 261 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from NAU. About 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71 |
| White | 162 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 16 |
NAU 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 NAU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of parks & rec master's degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| 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 Northern Arizona 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 | 205 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 68 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 245 |
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