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 Central Michigan ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.
Central Michigan was ranked #75 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for parks & rec majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Central Michigan University handed out 266 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 328 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 24 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Central Michigan. This makes it the #118 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Central Michigan Parks & Rec Students
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Central Michigan University.
Central Michigan Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
Of the 266 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies from Central Michigan in 2020-2021, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Central Michigan are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
0
Black or African American
28
Hispanic or Latino
16
White
205
Non-Resident Aliens
3
Other Races
14
Central Michigan Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 parks & rec majors earned their master's degree from Central Michigan. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Central Michigan are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a master's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
0
Black or African American
3
Hispanic or Latino
3
White
14
Non-Resident Aliens
2
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.
by our College Data Analytics Team
