We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UMass Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 129 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 132 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 15 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #184 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Parks & Rec Student Diversity at UMass Amherst
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
UMass Amherst Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
For the most recent academic year available, 78% of parks & rec bachelor's degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst 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 Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
5
Black or African American
7
Hispanic or Latino
10
White
89
Non-Resident Aliens
8
Other Races
10
UMass Amherst Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program
For the most recent academic year available, 87% of parks & rec master's degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
1
Black or African American
0
Hispanic or Latino
2
White
6
Non-Resident Aliens
6
Other Races
0
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
