We'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, and more. We've also included details on how IUP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 51 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from IUP. This makes it the #41 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
IUP Parks & Rec Students
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus.
IUP Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
The parks & rec program at IUP awarded 61 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 56% of these degrees went to men with the other 44% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
0
Black or African American
6
Hispanic or Latino
5
White
41
Non-Resident Aliens
1
Other Races
8
IUP Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program
Of the 51 students who graduated with a Master’s in parks & rec from IUP in 2021, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at IUP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus with a master's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
0
Black or African American
3
Hispanic or Latino
0
White
47
Non-Resident Aliens
0
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.