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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Missouri State ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is a decrease of 57% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
How Much Do Parks & Rec Graduates from Missouri State Make?
Salary of Parks & Rec Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree
Parks & Rec majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Missouri State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,761 a year. This is less than $31,674, which is the national median of all parks & rec majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
How Much Student Debt Do Parks & Rec Graduates from Missouri State Have?
Student Debt of Parks & Rec Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree
While getting their bachelor's degree at Missouri State, parks & rec students borrow a median amount of $27,457 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,363 for all parks & rec majors across the country.
Parks & Rec Student Diversity at Missouri State
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 Studies Bachelor’s Program
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 parks & rec majors earned their bachelor's degree from Missouri State. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Missouri State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into 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.
by our College Data Analytics Team
