by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Northwest ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.
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The bachelor's program at Northwest was ranked #23 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwest Missouri State University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Northwest. This makes it the #17 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Northwest, parks & rec students borrow a median amount of $25,250 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,363 for all parks & rec majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Northwest Missouri State University.
Of the 28 parks & rec students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Northwest, about 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northwest are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in parks & rec from Northwest in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Northwest are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 23 |
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