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. In addition, we cover how Lamar University ranks in comparison to other schools with parks & rec programs.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Lamar University handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Lamar University. This makes it the #224 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Lamar University Parks & Rec Students
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Lamar University.
Lamar University Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
Of the 56 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies from Lamar University in 2020-2021, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
1
Black or African American
17
Hispanic or Latino
7
White
28
Non-Resident Aliens
1
Other Races
2
Lamar University Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of parks & rec master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Lamar University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a master's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
1
Black or African American
0
Hispanic or Latino
2
White
7
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.
by our College Data Analytics Team
