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UNI was ranked #68 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 Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools | 68 |
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 69 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Northern Iowa handed out 91 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 115 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from UNI. This makes it the #184 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in parks & rec in 2022, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNI paid an average of $832 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $350 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,396 | $19,940 |
| Fees | $1,332 | $1,332 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,648 | $9,648 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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The parks & rec program at UNI awarded 91 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 44% of these degrees went to men with the other 56% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that UNI offers online option in its parks & rec bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNI Online Learning page.
Of the 25 students who earned a master's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies from UNI in 2021-2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Northern 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 | 81 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 36 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 156 |
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