by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Mizzou ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at Mizzou was ranked #15 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 116 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 126 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of parks & rec students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mizzou is $34,388. This is higher than $31,674, which is the national median for all parks & rec bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mizzou, parks & rec students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all parks & rec bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,363.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the parks & rec program at Mizzou is $297 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Missouri - Columbia.
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of parks & rec bachelor's degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mizzou are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% 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 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 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 4 |
View All Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Related Majors >
More about our data sources and methodologies.
