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. We've also included details on how Mizzou ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 116 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 126 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Mizzou. This makes it the #324 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Mizzou Parks & Rec Students
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Missouri - Columbia.
Mizzou Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
Of the 116 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in parks & rec from Mizzou in 2021, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
2
Black or African American
8
Hispanic or Latino
1
White
99
Non-Resident Aliens
2
Other Races
4
Mizzou Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from Mizzou. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Mizzou are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a master's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
0
Black or African American
0
Hispanic or Latino
0
White
3
Non-Resident Aliens
1
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.