by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at Western. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 10 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Western as a strong choice for parks, recreation, leisure & fitness, placing at #383 out of 1,001 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are granted in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 67 |
| Master’s | 43 |
The parks, recreation, leisure & fitness field at Western includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 67 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 31 |
| Outdoor Education | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Carolina University awarded 43 master’s degrees in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
Western holds a strong position among schools offering parks, recreation, leisure & fitness at the master’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 60% of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness master’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of parks, recreation, leisure & fitness master’s degree graduates at Western are White. Approximately 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a master’s in parks, recreation, leisure & fitness.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Western. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness | 67 |
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