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 UT Tyler ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Texas at Tyler handed out 105 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 91 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from UT Tyler. This makes it the #241 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Parks & Rec Student Diversity at UT Tyler
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at The University of Texas at Tyler.
UT Tyler Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
The parks & rec program at UT Tyler awarded 105 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 45% of these degrees went to men with the other 55% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Tyler 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 The University of Texas at Tyler with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
1
Black or African American
12
Hispanic or Latino
20
White
68
Non-Resident Aliens
2
Other Races
2
UT Tyler Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program
Of the 11 students who earned a master's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies from UT Tyler in 2020-2021, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Tyler with a master's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
0
Black or African American
0
Hispanic or Latino
1
White
7
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.