by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how WKU ranks in comparison to other schools with recreation admin programs.
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WKU was ranked #7 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for recreation admin majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in recreation administration. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 72 students received their master’s degree in recreation admin from WKU. This makes it the #1 most popular school for recreation admin master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of recreation admin students who receive their bachelor's degree at WKU is $32,267. This is less than $33,161, which is the national median of all recreation admin majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WKU paid an average of $1,125 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $477 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,043 | $12,043 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,409 | $2,409 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students earned a bachelor's degree in recreation admin from WKU. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in recreation admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WKU does not offer an online option for its recreation admin bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WKU Online Learning page.
Recreation Admin majors graduating with a master's degree from WKU make a median salary of $43,655 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all recreation admin graduates with a master's is $43,641.
For the most recent academic year available, 74% of recreation admin master's degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master's in recreation admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the recreation admin majors at Western Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 129 |
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