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 Florida State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.
Florida State was ranked #68 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 #5 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida State University handed out 153 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 159 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 62 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Florida State. This makes it the #28 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in parks & rec in 2021, making the school the #25 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Parks & Rec Student Diversity at Florida State
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Florida State University.
Florida State Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of parks & rec bachelor's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
2
Black or African American
11
Hispanic or Latino
25
White
107
Non-Resident Aliens
2
Other Races
6
Florida State Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program
For the most recent academic year available, 61% of parks & rec master's degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a master's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
0
Black or African American
3
Hispanic or Latino
10
White
37
Non-Resident Aliens
10
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.