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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies at South Dakota State University

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how South Dakota State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.

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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Degrees Available at South Dakota State

• Bachelor’s Degree in Parks & Rec
• Master’s Degree in Parks & Rec

South Dakota State Parks & Rec Rankings

The bachelor's program at South Dakota State was ranked #194 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #2 in South Dakota.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Degree Schools	89
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Graduate Degree Schools	92
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools	188
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools	194

Popularity of Parks & Rec at South Dakota State

During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 66% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from South Dakota State. This makes it the #265 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Parks & Rec from South Dakota State Cost?

South Dakota State Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at South Dakota State paid an average of $376 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$7,773	$11,283
Fees	$1,526	$1,526
Books and Supplies	$1,200	$1,200
On Campus Room and Board	$9,562	$9,562
On Campus Other Expenses	$4,683	$4,683

Learn more about South Dakota State tuition and fees.

South Dakota State Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 68 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from South Dakota State. About 56% were men and 44% 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 South Dakota State University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	3
White	59
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	4

Does South Dakota State Offer an Online BS in Parks & Rec?

South Dakota 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 South Dakota State Online Learning page.

South Dakota State Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program Diversity

The parks & rec program at South Dakota State awarded 10 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 60% of these degrees went to men with the other 40% going to women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a master's in parks & rec.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	9
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	0

South Dakota State Parks & Rec Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at South Dakota State University.

Parks & Rec Majors

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	51
Recreation Administration	27

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By AlexiusHoratius under License

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