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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for parks & rec majors, Rutgers New Brunswick came in at #10. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 369 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 435 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #149 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in parks & rec in 2022, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Rutgers New Brunswick was $1,054 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $441 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $3,565 | $3,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,715 | $14,715 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
Learn more about Rutgers New Brunswick tuition and fees.
The parks & rec program at Rutgers New Brunswick awarded 369 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 49% of these degrees went to men with the other 51% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 88 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 161 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Rutgers New Brunswick 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 Rutgers New Brunswick Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students graduated with a master's degree in parks & rec from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
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 | 396 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 808 |
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