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 NC State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 151 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 137 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 30 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from NC State. This makes it the #94 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in parks & rec in 2021, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Parks & Rec Student Diversity at NC State
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at North Carolina State University.
NC State Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
For the most recent academic year available, 68% of parks & rec bachelor's degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
4
Black or African American
12
Hispanic or Latino
11
White
112
Non-Resident Aliens
9
Other Races
3
NC State Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program
Of the 30 parks & rec students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from NC State, about 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
0
Black or African American
2
Hispanic or Latino
0
White
25
Non-Resident Aliens
1
Other Races
2
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.