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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for parks & rec majors, SUNY Cortland came in at #24. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY Cortland handed out 249 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 281 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 68 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from SUNY Cortland. This makes it the #23 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SUNY Cortland was $708 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,745 | $1,745 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,210 | $15,210 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,050 | $3,050 |
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Of the 249 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in parks & rec from SUNY Cortland in 2022, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Cortland are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Cortland with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 177 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
SUNY Cortland 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 SUNY Cortland Online Learning page.
Of the 70 parks & rec students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from SUNY Cortland, about 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Cortland with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 60 |
| 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 SUNY Cortland.
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 | 291 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 19 |
| Outdoor Education | 7 |
| Recreation Administration | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 5 |
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