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 FIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida International University handed out 243 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 261 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 31 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from FIU. This makes it the #87 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Parks & Rec Student Diversity at FIU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Florida International University.
FIU Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
Of the 243 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in parks & rec from FIU in 2021, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
5
Black or African American
57
Hispanic or Latino
130
White
37
Non-Resident Aliens
5
Other Races
9
FIU Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program
Of the 31 parks & rec students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from FIU, about 55% were men and 45% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a master's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
0
Black or African American
8
Hispanic or Latino
15
White
6
Non-Resident Aliens
0
Other Races
2
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.