by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at CWU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates CWU among the top schools in the country for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness, coming in at #75 out of 972 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies Schools | 75 of 972 |
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies Schools in Washington | 1 of 11 |
The following degree levels are available for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at CWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 69 |
| Master’s | 33 |
| Professional Certificate | 4 |
This parks, recreation, leisure & fitness field at CWU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 106 |
During the most recent reporting year, Central Washington University conferred 69 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
CWU is among the very best schools in the country for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CWU earn a median of $47,956 a year. This is below $54,307, the median for all majors at CWU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at CWU, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness graduates take on a median debt of $17,848 in student loans. This is below $22,038, the typical median for all majors at CWU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,656 | $25,340 |
| Fees | $2,186 | $2,186 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 49% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The largest share of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at CWU are White. Roughly 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at CWU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness | 33 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness | 4 |
