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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies at American University

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how The American University ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.

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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Degrees Available at The American University

• Graduate Certificates in Parks & Rec
• Master’s Degree in Parks & Rec

The American University Parks & Rec Rankings

The parks & rec major at The American University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Popularity of Parks & Rec at The American University

In 2021, 25 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from The American University. This makes it the #113 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.

Parks & Rec Student Diversity at The American University

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at American University.

The American University Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 parks & rec majors earned their master's degree from The American University. Of these graduates, 92% were men and 8% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in parks & rec.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	11
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	11

Parks & Rec Majors

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	26

Majors Similar to Parks & Rec

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Public Administration & Social Service	225

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Samschoe under License

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