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 WWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 112 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 95 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from WWU. This makes it the #324 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Parks & Rec Student Diversity at WWU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Western Washington University.
WWU Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 112 students earned a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from WWU. About 57% of these graduates were women and the other 43% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
5
Black or African American
2
Hispanic or Latino
10
White
84
Non-Resident Aliens
1
Other Races
10
WWU Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of parks & rec master's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington 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
2
Non-Resident Aliens
0
Other Races
1
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
