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 SHSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 143 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 141 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 15 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from SHSU. This makes it the #184 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
SHSU Parks & Rec Students
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Sam Houston State University.
SHSU Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
Of the 143 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in parks & rec from SHSU in 2021, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
3
Black or African American
42
Hispanic or Latino
31
White
52
Non-Resident Aliens
3
Other Races
12
SHSU Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program
The parks & rec program at SHSU awarded 15 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 73% of these degrees went to men with the other 27% going to 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 Sam Houston State University with a master's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
1
Black or African American
2
Hispanic or Latino
1
White
10
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.