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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Southern Miss ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.
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The bachelor's program at Southern Miss was ranked #46 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Southern Mississippi handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
Parks & Rec majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Southern Miss go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,722 a year. This is less than $31,674, which is the national median of all parks & rec majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Southern Miss, parks & rec students borrow a median amount of $29,460 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,363 for all parks & rec majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 students earned a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from Southern Miss. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 64% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 192 |
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