We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how FAU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 175 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 156 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from FAU. This makes it the #199 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Parks & Rec Student Diversity at FAU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Florida Atlantic University.
FAU Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 175 parks & rec majors earned their bachelor's degree from FAU. Of these graduates, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
11
Black or African American
30
Hispanic or Latino
50
White
74
Non-Resident Aliens
2
Other Races
8
FAU Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in parks & rec from FAU in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at FAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic 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
11
Non-Resident Aliens
2
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.