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. In addition, we cover how Howard ranks in comparison to other schools with parks & rec programs.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Howard University handed out 92 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
Parks & Rec Student Diversity at Howard
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Howard University.
Howard Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
Of the 92 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in parks & rec from Howard in 2021, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 82% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
0
Black or African American
75
Hispanic or Latino
6
White
1
Non-Resident Aliens
6
Other Races
4
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.