by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Western compares to other colleges that offer parks, recreation & leisure studies.
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Western is a solid choice among schools offering parks, recreation & leisure studies. In particular, it placed #39 out of 43 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Colorado University handed out 23 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies.
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Western earn a median of $28,611 a year. This is lower than $42,253, the median for all majors at Western.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western, parks, recreation & leisure studies students borrow a median amount of $19,507 in student loans. This is below $23,455, the typical median for all majors at Western.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,816 | $20,424 |
| Fees | $4,010 | $4,010 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 57% of parks, recreation & leisure studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of parks, recreation & leisure studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Western were White. About 78% of graduates fell into 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, recreation & leisure studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks, recreation & leisure studies majors at Western Colorado University.
The parks, recreation & leisure studies program at Western includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 23 |
Western granted 23 degrees in parks, recreation, and leisure studies in the most recent reporting year — 43% to women and 57% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (78%).