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The bachelor's program at UCM was ranked #215 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #7 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Missouri handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 35 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from UCM. This makes it the #71 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UCM paid an average of $555 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $278 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,325 | $16,650 |
| Fees | $1,410 | $1,410 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,206 | $10,206 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,608 | $2,608 |
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Of the 79 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies from UCM in 2021-2022, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UCM 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 UCM Online Learning page.
Of the 21 parks & rec students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UCM, about 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Central Missouri.
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 | 100 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 33 |
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