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Ranked at #4 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Iowa is in the top 1% of the country for parks & rec students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Iowa handed out 566 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 608 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 38 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Iowa. This makes it the #63 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in parks & rec in 2022, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Iowa paid an average of $1,291 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,016 | $30,979 |
| Fees | $1,948 | $1,948 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,616 | $12,616 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,066 | $4,066 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 566 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from Iowa. About 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Iowa are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 449 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 34 |
Online degrees for the Iowa 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 Iowa Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 parks & rec majors earned their master's degree from Iowa. Of these graduates, 68% were men and 32% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Iowa.
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 | 569 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 55 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 197 |
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