by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how WIU ranks in comparison to other schools with recreation admin programs.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #22 on College Factual's Best Schools for recreation admin list. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in recreation administration. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in recreation admin from WIU. This makes it the #10 most popular school for recreation admin master’s degree candidates in the country.
Recreation Admin majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,978 a year. This is less than $33,161, which is the national median of all recreation admin majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WIU paid an average of $312 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,359 | $9,359 |
| Fees | $4,726 | $4,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,920 | $10,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,776 | $1,776 |
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Of the 30 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration from WIU in 2021-2022, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in recreation admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WIU recreation admin bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WIU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's recreation admin program at WIU make a median salary of $39,284. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $43,641.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students graduated with a master's degree in recreation admin from WIU. About 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in recreation admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the recreation admin majors at Western Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 51 |
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