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. We've also included details on how San Jose State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.
San Jose State was ranked #56 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for parks & rec majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Jose State University handed out 267 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 263 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 23 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from San Jose State. This makes it the #125 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
San Jose State Parks & Rec Students
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at San Jose State University.
San Jose State Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 267 parks & rec majors earned their bachelor's degree from San Jose State. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Jose State University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
93
Black or African American
12
Hispanic or Latino
80
White
50
Non-Resident Aliens
7
Other Races
25
San Jose State Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program
The parks & rec program at San Jose State awarded 23 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 43% of these degrees went to men with the other 57% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Jose State University with a master's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
2
Black or African American
0
Hispanic or Latino
4
White
11
Non-Resident Aliens
3
Other Races
3
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
