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 UNH ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus handed out 144 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 110 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from UNH. This makes it the #176 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
UNH Parks & Rec Students
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus.
UNH Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
Of the 144 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies from UNH in 2020-2021, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
1
Black or African American
0
Hispanic or Latino
4
White
131
Non-Resident Aliens
0
Other Races
8
UNH Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program
The parks & rec program at UNH awarded 16 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 56% of these degrees went to men with the other 44% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNH are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus with a master's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
0
Black or African American
0
Hispanic or Latino
0
White
14
Non-Resident Aliens
1
Other Races
1
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.