We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how South Dakota State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from South Dakota State. This makes it the #265 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
South Dakota State Parks & Rec Students
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at South Dakota State University.
South Dakota State Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
Of the 41 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in parks & rec from South Dakota State in 2021, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at South Dakota State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
0
Black or African American
3
Hispanic or Latino
1
White
32
Non-Resident Aliens
4
Other Races
1
South Dakota State Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 students earned a master's degree in parks & rec from South Dakota State. About 44% of these graduates were women and the other 56% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a master's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
0
Black or African American
1
Hispanic or Latino
0
White
7
Non-Resident Aliens
1
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.