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 University of Virginia ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.
University of Virginia is in the top 10% of the country for parks & rec. More specifically it was ranked #28 out of 517 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
Popularity of Parks & Rec at University of Virginia
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Virginia - Main Campus handed out 84 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 33 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from University of Virginia. This makes it the #80 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Parks & Rec Student Diversity at University of Virginia
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Virginia - Main Campus.
University of Virginia Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
The parks & rec program at University of Virginia awarded 84 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 19% of these degrees went to men with the other 81% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
8
Black or African American
6
Hispanic or Latino
9
White
53
Non-Resident Aliens
1
Other Races
7
University of Virginia Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program
Of the 33 students who graduated with a Master’s in parks & rec from University of Virginia in 2021, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of Virginia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a master's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
2
Black or African American
4
Hispanic or Latino
1
White
25
Non-Resident Aliens
0
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.
by our College Data Analytics Team
