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. We've also included details on how UofL ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.
UofL was ranked #62 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for parks & rec majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Louisville handed out 216 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 239 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 55 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from UofL. This makes it the #31 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Parks & Rec Student Diversity at UofL
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Louisville.
UofL Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
Of the 216 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in parks & rec from UofL in 2021, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UofL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisville with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
2
Black or African American
40
Hispanic or Latino
8
White
149
Non-Resident Aliens
2
Other Races
15
UofL Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 parks & rec majors earned their master's degree from UofL. Of these graduates, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UofL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisville with a master's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
1
Black or African American
7
Hispanic or Latino
0
White
42
Non-Resident Aliens
3
Other Races
2
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
