by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Western Washington University stacks up against peers offering parks, recreation & leisure studies.
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Western Washington University holds a strong position among schools offering parks, recreation & leisure studies. Specifically, it ranked #25 out of 43 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in Far Western.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Washington University conferred 32 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies.
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Western Washington University report a median salary of $37,881 a year. This is below $52,721, the median for all majors at Western Washington University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western Washington University, parks, recreation & leisure studies students borrow a median amount of $17,897 in student loans. This is below $20,258, the typical median for all majors at Western Washington University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,572 | $27,365 |
| Fees | $1,342 | $1,342 |
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Among recent graduates, 50% of parks, recreation & leisure studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of parks, recreation & leisure studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Washington University are White. About 84% of graduates 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, recreation & leisure studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the parks, recreation & leisure studies majors at Western Washington University.
This parks, recreation & leisure studies program at Western Washington University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 32 |
Western Washington University conferred 32 degrees in parks, recreation, and leisure studies in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (84%).