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. Also, learn how Western ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.
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The bachelor's program at Western was ranked #47 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 44 |
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools | 47 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Colorado University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
Parks & Rec majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Western go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,903 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,451 for all parks & rec students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Western paid an average of $822 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $413 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,128 | $19,728 |
| Fees | $3,955 | $3,955 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,442 | $10,442 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,276 | $3,276 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students earned a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from Western. About 20% of these graduates were women and the other 80% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Colorado University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Western does not offer an online option for its parks & rec bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Western Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Western Colorado University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 37 |
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