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. We've also included details on how Missouri Western ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Missouri Western State University handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Missouri Western. This makes it the #241 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Parks & Rec Student Diversity at Missouri Western
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Missouri Western State University.
Missouri Western Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
Of the 61 parks & rec students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Missouri Western, about 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Missouri Western are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri Western State University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
0
Black or African American
8
Hispanic or Latino
1
White
49
Non-Resident Aliens
1
Other Races
2
Missouri Western Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 parks & rec majors earned their master's degree from Missouri Western. Of these graduates, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Missouri Western are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri Western 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
0
Other Races
3
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.