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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies at Missouri Baptist University

What traits are you looking for in a parks and rec school? To help you decide if Missouri Baptist University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's parks and rec program.

MBU is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and has a total student population of 4,860. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 students received their master's degree in parks and rec.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies section at the bottom of this page.

MBU Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Degrees Available

  • Master’s Degree in Parks & Rec

Online Classes Are Available at MBU

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

Are you one of the many who prefer to take online classes? MBU offers distance education options for parks and rec at the following degree levels:

  • Master’s Degree

MBU Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Rankings

Parks & Rec Student Demographics at MBU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks and rec majors at Missouri Baptist University.

MBU Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program

46% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 students graduated with a master's degree in parks and rec from MBU. About 54% were men and 46% were women.

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Of the students who received a parks and rec master's degree from MBU, 71% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Missouri Baptist University with a master's in parks and rec.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 17
International Students 4
Other Races/Ethnicities 1

Concentrations Within Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies

The following parks and rec concentations are available at Missouri Baptist University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Missouri Baptist University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Health & Physical Education 26

Careers That Parks & Rec Grads May Go Into

A degree in parks and rec can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MO, the home state for Missouri Baptist University.

Occupation Jobs in MO Average Salary in MO
General and Operations Managers 46,490 $105,280
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 4,590 $36,220
Managers 3,980 $97,820
Coaches and Scouts 3,380 $42,130
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 1,820 $47,590

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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