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The bachelor's program at Northwest was ranked #135 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #5 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwest Missouri State University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Northwest. This makes it the #118 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Northwest was $537 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $268 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,442 | $12,884 |
| Fees | $3,739 | $3,739 |
| Books and Supplies | $400 | $400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,788 | $11,788 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,576 | $2,576 |
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Of the 30 parks & rec students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Northwest, about 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Northwest 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 Northwest Online Learning page.
Of the 23 parks & rec students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Northwest, about 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Northwest Missouri 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 |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 44 |
| Health & Physical Education | 9 |
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