We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how BGSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Bowling Green State University - Main Campus handed out 186 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 138 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from BGSU. This makes it the #176 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
BGSU Parks & Rec Students
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus.
BGSU Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
For the most recent academic year available, 48% of parks & rec bachelor's degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
2
Black or African American
11
Hispanic or Latino
8
White
153
Non-Resident Aliens
1
Other Races
11
BGSU Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 students earned a master's degree in parks & rec from BGSU. About 56% of these graduates were women and the other 44% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at BGSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus with a master's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
0
Black or African American
0
Hispanic or Latino
0
White
13
Non-Resident Aliens
2
Other Races
1
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.