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 UH ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Houston handed out 458 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 439 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 19 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from UH. This makes it the #155 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in parks & rec in 2021, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Parks & Rec Student Diversity at UH
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Houston.
UH Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
Of the 458 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in parks & rec from UH in 2021, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
126
Black or African American
72
Hispanic or Latino
146
White
79
Non-Resident Aliens
5
Other Races
30
UH Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from UH. About 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UH are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
1
Black or African American
2
Hispanic or Latino
3
White
13
Non-Resident Aliens
0
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
