by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how WWU ranks in comparison to other schools with parks & rec programs.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #24 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of parks & rec students who receive their bachelor's degree at WWU is $26,359. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,674 for all parks & rec students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WWU, parks & rec students borrow a median amount of $17,897 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all parks & rec bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,363.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Western Washington University.
Of the 48 parks & rec students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from WWU, about 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 68 |
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