Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how SIUE ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 89 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 64 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from SIUE. This makes it the #27 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Parks & Rec Student Diversity at SIUE
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
SIUE Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
The parks & rec program at SIUE awarded 66 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 41% of these degrees went to men with the other 59% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
6
Black or African American
7
Hispanic or Latino
2
White
47
Non-Resident Aliens
0
Other Races
4
SIUE Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program
Of the 64 parks & rec students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from SIUE, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SIUE are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a master's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
0
Black or African American
11
Hispanic or Latino
5
White
39
Non-Resident Aliens
3
Other Races
6
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.