by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Shepherd University - Shepherdstown stacks up against peers offering parks, recreation & leisure studies.
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Shepherd University - Shepherdstown holds a strong position among schools offering parks, recreation & leisure studies. In particular, it placed #37 out of 48 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Shepherd University awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies.
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Shepherd University - Shepherdstown earn a median of $44,875 a year. This is below $51,887, the median for all majors at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown.
To complete a bachelor’s at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown, parks, recreation & leisure studies graduates take on a median debt of $24,950 in student loans. This is above $23,326, the typical median for all majors at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,790 | $15,774 |
| Fees | $2,354 | $3,308 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 55% of parks, recreation & leisure studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of parks, recreation & leisure studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown are White. About 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shepherd University with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation & leisure studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the parks, recreation & leisure studies majors at Shepherd University.
This parks, recreation & leisure studies program at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 31 |
Shepherd University - Shepherdstown awarded 31 completions in parks, recreation, and leisure studies recently — 45% to women and 55% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (77%).