Here, 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. In addition, we cover how NSU ranks in comparison to other schools with parks & rec programs.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 20 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from NSU. This makes it the #149 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Parks & Rec Student Diversity at NSU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
NSU Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 parks & rec majors earned their bachelor's degree from NSU. Of these graduates, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
1
Black or African American
17
Hispanic or Latino
2
White
19
Non-Resident Aliens
0
Other Races
1
NSU Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 parks & rec majors earned their master's degree from NSU. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a master's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
0
Black or African American
5
Hispanic or Latino
1
White
9
Non-Resident Aliens
2
Other Races
3
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.