by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Western. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #17 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Western as a strong choice for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness, placing at #644 out of 972 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level offered in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 44 |
| Master’s | 13 |
The parks, recreation, leisure & fitness area of study at Western breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 45 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, Missouri Western State University conferred 44 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
Western ranks competitively among schools offering parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #17 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western earn a median of $37,727 a year. This is below $45,904, the median for all majors at Western.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness students accumulate a median of $24,815 in student loans. This is higher than $24,316, 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 | $6,900 | $17,220 |
| Fees | $1,235 | $1,235 |
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Among recent graduates, 41% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at Western are White. About 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri Western State University with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at Western. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness | 13 |
