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The bachelor's program at UIU was ranked #404 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #10 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Upper Iowa University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 58% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from UIU. This makes it the #132 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UIU was $850 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,000 | $18,000 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,770 | $9,770 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,252 | $4,252 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 68% of parks & rec bachelor's degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Upper Iowa University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UIU 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 UIU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students graduated with a master's degree in parks & rec from UIU. About 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Upper Iowa University with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Upper Iowa University.
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 | 40 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 118 |
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