by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Western. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #11 out of 41 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Western as a strong choice for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness, placing at #363 out of 972 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are granted in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 67 |
| Master’s | 43 |
The parks, recreation, leisure & fitness field at Western includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 67 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 31 |
| Outdoor Education | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Carolina University handed out 67 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 #11 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Western go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,198 a year. This is lower than $52,554, the median for all majors at Western.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Western, parks, recreation, leisure & fitness graduates take on a median debt of $23,626 in student loans. This is below $24,235, the typical median for all majors at Western.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,630 | $3,630 |
Learn more about Western tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 61% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness bachelor’s degree graduates at Western are White. Roughly 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Graduate study is also available at Western. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness | 43 |
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