by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UARK ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.
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The bachelor's program at UARK was ranked #15 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools | 15 |
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arkansas handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of parks & rec students who receive their bachelor's degree at UARK is $31,567. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,451 for all parks & rec students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UARK, parks & rec students borrow a median amount of $47,816 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,863 for all parks & rec majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the parks & rec program at UARK is $574 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UARK paid an average of $890 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $256 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,666 | $26,690 |
| Fees | $2,082 | $2,082 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,154 | $1,154 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,290 | $13,290 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,816 | $5,816 |
Learn more about UARK tuition and fees.
Of the 79 parks & rec students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UARK, about 68% were men and 32% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UARK 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 UARK Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Arkansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 138 |
| Recreation Administration | 24 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.