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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #328 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #18 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from WCU. This makes it the #132 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WCU paid an average of $340 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $184 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,532 | $3,532 |
| Books and Supplies | $693 | $693 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,764 | $11,764 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,330 | $3,330 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 71% of parks & rec bachelor's degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the WCU parks & rec bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WCU Online Learning page.
Of the 57 students who earned a master's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies from WCU in 2021-2022, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Western Carolina University.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 70 |
| Recreation Administration | 32 |
| Outdoor Education | 18 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 209 |
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