We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how WIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 47 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from WIU. This makes it the #48 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Parks & Rec Student Diversity at WIU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Western Illinois University.
WIU Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
For the most recent academic year available, 45% of parks & rec bachelor's degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
1
Black or African American
14
Hispanic or Latino
9
White
45
Non-Resident Aliens
1
Other Races
1
WIU Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 students earned a master's degree in parks & rec from WIU. About 43% of these graduates were women and the other 57% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
1
Black or African American
6
Hispanic or Latino
4
White
32
Non-Resident Aliens
2
Other Races
2
Parks & Rec Majors
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
by our College Data Analytics Team
