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 MC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mississippi College handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from MC. This makes it the #199 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Parks & Rec Student Diversity at MC
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Mississippi College.
MC Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
For the most recent academic year available, 51% of parks & rec bachelor's degrees went to men and 49% 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 Mississippi College with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
1
Black or African American
15
Hispanic or Latino
1
White
28
Non-Resident Aliens
1
Other Races
1
MC Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program
The parks & rec program at MC awarded 14 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi College with a master's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
0
Black or African American
6
Hispanic or Latino
1
White
7
Non-Resident Aliens
0
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
