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. In addition, we cover how SUNY Cortland ranks in comparison to other schools with parks & rec programs.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Cortland was ranked #26 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, SUNY Cortland handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from SUNY Cortland. This makes it the #4 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Parks & Rec majors graduating with a master's degree from SUNY Cortland make a median salary of $42,811 a year. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allparks & rec master's degree recipients across the nation.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at SUNY Cortland.
The parks & rec program at SUNY Cortland awarded 5 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Cortland with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 parks & rec majors earned their master's degree from SUNY Cortland. Of these graduates, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Cortland 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 SUNY Cortland with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 315 |
| Outdoor Education | 8 |
| Recreation Administration | 3 |
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