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. Also, learn how Illinois State ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 156 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 162 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 67 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Illinois State. This makes it the #25 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Parks & Rec Student Diversity at Illinois State
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Illinois State University.
Illinois State Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 156 students earned a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from Illinois State. About 49% of these graduates were women and the other 51% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
5
Black or African American
13
Hispanic or Latino
14
White
107
Non-Resident Aliens
2
Other Races
15
Illinois State Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program
Of the 67 students who graduated with a Master’s in parks & rec from Illinois State in 2021, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a master's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
3
Black or African American
1
Hispanic or Latino
4
White
49
Non-Resident Aliens
9
Other Races
1
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
