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 WWU ranks in comparison to other schools with parks & rec programs.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #17 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools | 17 |
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
Parks & Rec majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,558 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,451 for all parks & rec students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WWU was $885 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $267 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,997 | $26,564 |
| Fees | $1,289 | $1,289 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,176 | $1,176 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,915 | $14,915 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,590 | $4,590 |
Learn more about WWU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from WWU. About 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
WWU 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 WWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Western Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 48 |
| Outdoor Education | 1 |
View All Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Related Majors >
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