by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Western. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Western as a strong choice for recreation administration, coming in at #46 out of 55 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Recreation Administration Schools | 46 of 55 |
| Best Recreation Administration Schools in Missouri | 1 of 1 |
| Best Recreation Administration Schools in the Plains States Region | 4 of 4 |
The following degree levels are granted in recreation administration at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, Missouri Western State University awarded 12 bachelor’s degrees in recreation administration.
Western is among the very best schools in the country for recreation administration at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Recreation Administration students who finish a bachelor’s at Western report a median salary of $38,333 a year. This is lower than $45,904, the median for all majors at Western.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,900 | $17,220 |
| Fees | $1,235 | $1,235 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 75% of recreation administration bachelor’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of recreation administration bachelor’s degree graduates at Western are White. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri Western State University with a bachelor’s in recreation administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Western conferred 12 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, and leisure facilities management, general in the most recent reporting year — 25% to women and 75% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (58%).