by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in recreation administration at Western Illinois University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. 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 #55 out of 57 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Recreation Administration Schools | 55 of 57 |
| 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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Illinois University awarded 7 master’s degrees in recreation administration.
Western Illinois University has not been ranked for recreation administration at the master’s level.
Among recent graduates, 57% of recreation administration master’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of recreation administration master’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University are White. About 43% 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 master’s in recreation administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Western Illinois University granted 7 master’s completions in parks, recreation, and leisure facilities management, general in the latest year of data — 43% to women and 57% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (43%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Illinois University handed out 4 graduate certificate degrees in recreation administration.
Western Illinois University has not been ranked for recreation administration at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of recreation administration graduate certificate degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of recreation administration graduate certificate degree graduates at Western Illinois University are White. About 50% 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 graduate certificate in recreation administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Western Illinois University awarded 4 graduate certificate completions in parks, recreation, and leisure facilities management, general recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Western Illinois University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Recreation Administration | 13 |