by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Gordon College ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.
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The bachelor's program at Gordon College was ranked #41 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Gordon College handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
Parks & Rec majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Gordon College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,399 a year. This is higher than $31,674, which is the national median for all parks & rec bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Gordon College.
Of the 13 parks & rec students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Gordon College, about 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Gordon College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gordon College with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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