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 WMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 114 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 107 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 23 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from WMU. This makes it the #125 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Parks & Rec Student Diversity at WMU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Western Michigan University.
WMU Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
For the most recent academic year available, 58% of parks & rec bachelor's degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
0
Black or African American
28
Hispanic or Latino
4
White
74
Non-Resident Aliens
3
Other Races
5
WMU Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program
Of the 23 parks & rec students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from WMU, about 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
1
Black or African American
5
Hispanic or Latino
1
White
12
Non-Resident Aliens
4
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.