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The bachelor's program at CWU was ranked #83 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 101 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 89 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 40 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from CWU. This makes it the #58 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CWU paid an average of $820 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $234 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,021 | $24,600 |
| Fees | $2,171 | $2,171 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,314 | $16,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,032 | $4,032 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 101 parks & rec majors earned their bachelor's degree from CWU. Of these graduates, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 30 |
Online degrees for the CWU parks & rec bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CWU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 58% of parks & rec master's degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Central Washington University.
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.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 133 |
| Recreation Administration | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 50 |
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