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 Northern Michigan University ranks in comparison to other schools with parks & rec programs.
Popularity of Parks & Rec at Northern Michigan University
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Michigan University handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Northern Michigan University. This makes it the #281 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Northern Michigan University Parks & Rec Students
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Northern Michigan University.
Northern Michigan University Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
Of the 57 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies from Northern Michigan University in 2020-2021, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northern Michigan University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
0
Black or African American
1
Hispanic or Latino
4
White
49
Non-Resident Aliens
2
Other Races
1
Northern Michigan University Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 parks & rec majors earned their master's degree from Northern Michigan University. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a master's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
0
Black or African American
1
Hispanic or Latino
0
White
5
Non-Resident Aliens
1
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.
by our College Data Analytics Team
