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 U-M ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 274 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 270 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 48 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from U-M. This makes it the #47 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in parks & rec in 2021, making the school the #25 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Parks & Rec Student Diversity at U-M
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
U-M Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
Of the 274 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in parks & rec from U-M in 2021, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
17
Black or African American
8
Hispanic or Latino
16
White
207
Non-Resident Aliens
8
Other Races
18
U-M Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from U-M. About 71% were men and 29% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
2
Black or African American
1
Hispanic or Latino
2
White
18
Non-Resident Aliens
23
Other Races
2
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.