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UH was ranked #54 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for parks & rec majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 51 |
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools | 54 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Houston handed out 404 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 458 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from UH. This makes it the #155 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in parks & rec in 2022, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UH paid an average of $882 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $362 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,165 |
| Fees | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,556 | $1,556 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,830 | $10,830 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,637 | $4,637 |
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Of the 404 parks & rec students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UH, about 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 105 |
| Black or African American | 59 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 122 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 24 |
Online degrees for the UH parks & rec bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UH Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students earned a master's degree in parks & rec from UH. About 20% of these graduates were women and the other 80% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Houston.
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 | 417 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 273 |
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