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 Appalachian State ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 287 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 368 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 21 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Appalachian State. This makes it the #141 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Appalachian State Parks & Rec Students
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Appalachian State University.
Appalachian State Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
For the most recent academic year available, 44% of parks & rec bachelor's degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
4
Black or African American
6
Hispanic or Latino
24
White
236
Non-Resident Aliens
3
Other Races
14
Appalachian State Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program
For the most recent academic year available, 48% of parks & rec master's degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Appalachian State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a master's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
0
Black or African American
0
Hispanic or Latino
3
White
17
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.