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. Also, learn how Mississippi State ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 291 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 244 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Mississippi State. This makes it the #176 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in parks & rec in 2021, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Mississippi State Parks & Rec Students
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Mississippi State University.
Mississippi State Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
Of the 291 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in parks & rec from Mississippi State in 2021, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
1
Black or African American
81
Hispanic or Latino
9
White
183
Non-Resident Aliens
4
Other Races
13
Mississippi State Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program
Of the 16 students who earned a master's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies from Mississippi State in 2020-2021, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a master's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
0
Black or African American
4
Hispanic or Latino
0
White
12
Non-Resident Aliens
0
Other Races
0
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.