by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in recreation administration at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. You can earn it at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WKU, HILLTOPPERS highly for recreation administration, ranked #36 out of 57 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Recreation Administration Schools | 36 of 57 |
| Best Recreation Administration Schools in Kentucky | 1 of 2 |
| Best Recreation Administration Schools in the Southeast Region | 15 of 24 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in recreation administration at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 13 |
| Master’s | 33 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Kentucky University conferred 33 master’s degrees in recreation administration.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS is among the very best schools in the country for recreation administration at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 70% of recreation administration master’s degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The largest share of recreation administration master’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS were White. About 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master’s in recreation administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS awarded 33 master’s completions in parks, recreation, and leisure facilities management, general recently — 30% to women and 70% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (70%).
During the most recent reporting year, Western Kentucky University handed out 7 graduate certificate degrees in recreation administration.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS has not been ranked for recreation administration at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 71% of recreation administration graduate certificate degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of recreation administration graduate certificate degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are Black or African American. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a graduate certificate in recreation administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS granted 7 graduate certificate completions in parks, recreation, and leisure facilities management, general recently — 29% to women and 71% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (43%).
Undergraduate study is also available at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Recreation Administration | 13 |