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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #87 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools | 87 |
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 90 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 152 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 114 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from WMU. This makes it the #125 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WMU paid an average of $792 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $633 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
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The parks & rec program at WMU awarded 152 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 58% of these degrees went to men with the other 42% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 97 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
WMU 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 WMU Online Learning page.
The parks & rec program at WMU awarded 8 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 88% of these degrees went to men with the other 13% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Western Michigan 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 | 154 |
| Recreation Administration | 5 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 117 |
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