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UMass Boston was ranked #66 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 #3 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 65 |
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools | 66 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Boston handed out 170 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 28% over the previous year when 133 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from UMass Boston. This makes it the #281 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in parks & rec in 2022, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMass Boston paid an average of $1,548 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $645 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,905 | $36,581 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,512 | $17,512 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,066 | $3,066 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 26% of parks & rec bachelor's degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 16 |
UMass Boston 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 UMass Boston Online Learning page.
The parks & rec program at UMass Boston awarded 12 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Massachusetts - Boston.
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 | 185 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 82 |
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