by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Western Illinois University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Western Illinois University among the top schools in the country for recreation administration, ranked #53 out of 55 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Recreation Administration Schools | 53 of 55 |
| Best Recreation Administration Schools in Illinois | 2 of 2 |
| Best Recreation Administration Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 of 4 |
Here is each degree level granted in recreation administration at Western Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 13 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Illinois University awarded 13 bachelor’s degrees in recreation administration.
Western Illinois University holds a strong position among schools offering recreation administration at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Recreation Administration students who finish a bachelor’s at Western Illinois University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,346 a year. This is lower than $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western Illinois University, recreation administration students accumulate a median of $29,000 in student loans. This is higher than $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
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Among recent graduates, 23% of recreation administration bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of recreation administration bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University were White. About 77% of graduates fell into 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 recreation administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Western Illinois University conferred 13 bachelor’s degrees in parks, recreation, and leisure facilities management, general in the latest year of data — 77% to women and 23% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (77%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Western Illinois University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Recreation Administration | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Recreation Administration | 4 |
