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UW - La Crosse was ranked #76 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 Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse handed out 208 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 214 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 38 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from UW - La Crosse. This makes it the #63 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW - La Crosse paid an average of $709 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $332 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,974 | $17,014 |
| Fees | $1,677 | $1,677 |
| Books and Supplies | $120 | $120 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,960 | $7,960 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,036 | $2,036 |
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Of the 208 parks & rec students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UW - La Crosse, about 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 193 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the UW - La Crosse 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 UW - La Crosse Online Learning page.
Of the 40 parks & rec students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UW - La Crosse, about 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse.
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 | 219 |
| Recreation Administration | 29 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 14 |
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