We'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, and more. Also, learn how BYU ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.
BYU is in the top 10% of the country for parks & rec. More specifically it was ranked #43 out of 517 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 257 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 0% over the previous year when 258 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from BYU. This makes it the #265 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in parks & rec in 2021, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
BYU Parks & Rec Students
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Brigham Young University - Provo.
BYU Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
Of the 257 parks & rec students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from BYU, about 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
3
Black or African American
2
Hispanic or Latino
18
White
215
Non-Resident Aliens
3
Other Races
16
BYU Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program
Of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in parks & rec from BYU in 2021, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a master's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
0
Black or African American
0
Hispanic or Latino
0
White
6
Non-Resident Aliens
2
Other Races
1
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
