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 UARK ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.
UARK was ranked #64 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 #1 in Arkansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Arkansas handed out 268 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 276 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 27 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from UARK. This makes it the #104 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.
Parks & Rec Student Diversity at UARK
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Arkansas.
UARK Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
For the most recent academic year available, 52% of parks & rec bachelor's degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
3
Black or African American
24
Hispanic or Latino
26
White
201
Non-Resident Aliens
2
Other Races
12
UARK Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program
Of the 27 students who graduated with a Master’s in parks & rec from UARK in 2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UARK 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 University of Arkansas with a master's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
0
Black or African American
1
Hispanic or Latino
1
White
20
Non-Resident Aliens
0
Other Races
5
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
