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. In addition, we cover how WKU ranks in comparison to other schools with parks & rec programs.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 144 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 160 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 72 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from WKU. This makes it the #22 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
WKU Parks & Rec Students
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Western Kentucky University.
WKU Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 144 parks & rec majors earned their bachelor's degree from WKU. Of these graduates, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
0
Black or African American
22
Hispanic or Latino
6
White
107
Non-Resident Aliens
0
Other Races
9
WKU Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program
Of the 72 parks & rec students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from WKU, about 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
1
Black or African American
19
Hispanic or Latino
4
White
47
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.
by our College Data Analytics Team
