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 Missouri State ranks in comparison to other schools with parks & rec programs.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 132 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 141 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Missouri State. This makes it the #336 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Missouri State Parks & Rec Students
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.
Missouri State Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
Of the 132 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in parks & rec from Missouri State in 2021, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
1
Black or African American
6
Hispanic or Latino
4
White
114
Non-Resident Aliens
3
Other Races
4
Missouri State Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 students earned a master's degree in parks & rec from Missouri State. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a master's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
0
Black or African American
0
Hispanic or Latino
0
White
3
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.