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The bachelor's program at WSU was ranked #316 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #4 in Kansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wichita State University handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from WSU. This makes it the #84 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WSU paid an average of $572 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $242 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,247 | $17,165 |
| Fees | $2,075 | $2,075 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,790 | $13,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
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Of the 51 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in parks & rec from WSU in 2022, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WSU 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 WSU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 parks & rec majors earned their master's degree from WSU. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Wichita State 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 | 75 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 210 |
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