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The bachelor's program at Western New England was ranked #379 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #9 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western New England University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 104% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Western New England. This makes it the #176 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Western New England paid an average of $1,445 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,380 | $43,380 |
| Fees | $3,050 | $3,050 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,900 | $14,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,060 | $2,060 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 91% of parks & rec bachelor's degrees went to men and 9% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western New England University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Western New England does not offer an online option for its parks & rec bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Western New England Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students earned a master's degree in parks & rec from Western New England. About 36% of these graduates were women and the other 64% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western New England University with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Western New England University.
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.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 58 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 4 |
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