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 UNC Chapel Hill ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 386 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 346 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 15 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from UNC Chapel Hill. This makes it the #184 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Parks & Rec Student Diversity at UNC Chapel Hill
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
UNC Chapel Hill Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
Of the 386 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies from UNC Chapel Hill in 2020-2021, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
24
Black or African American
41
Hispanic or Latino
25
White
257
Non-Resident Aliens
7
Other Races
32
UNC Chapel Hill Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 students earned a master's degree in parks & rec from UNC Chapel Hill. About 53% of these graduates were women and the other 47% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNC Chapel Hill are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
1
Black or African American
1
Hispanic or Latino
2
White
10
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.
by our College Data Analytics Team
