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2023 Most Popular Other Parks & Recreation Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools

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$23,516 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 174 people earned a degree or certificate in other parks, recreation and leisure studies, making the major the #325 most popular in the United States.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Other Parks & Recreation Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 24 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies program at each school on the list.

Check out the other parks and rec bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.

Our analysis found Northwestern Oklahoma State University to be the most popular school for other parks, recreation and leisure studies students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the United States. NWOSU is a small public school located in the remote town of Alva.

Women make up 35% of the other parks and rec majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that other parks and rec majors at NWOSU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,329.

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#2

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH

Out of the 24 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Dayton landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Dayton, UDayton is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

About 13% of the students majoring in other parks and rec at the school are women while 88% are male.

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#3

Howard University

Washington, DC

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Howard University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular other parks, recreation and leisure studies schools in the United States. Howard is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.

About 31% of the students majoring in other parks and rec at the school are women while 69% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, other parks and rec graduates from Howard carry an average student debt load of $19,330.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of North Alabama is a great place for other parks, recreation and leisure studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Florence, UNA is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

About 36% of the students majoring in other parks and rec at the school are women while 64% are male.

On average, other parks and rec graduates from UNA take out $26,048 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#5

Chadron State College

Chadron, NE

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Chadron State College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Other Parks & Recreation Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Chadron State College is a small public school located in the town of Chadron.

Of the 7 students majoring in other parks and rec at Chadron State College, 71% are male and 29% are female.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Springfield College - School of Professional and Continuing Studies helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular other parks, recreation and leisure studies schools in the United States. Springfield College - School of Professional and Continuing Studies is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Springfield.

Of the 7 students majoring in other parks and rec at Springfield College - School of Professional and Continuing Studies, 29% are male and 71% are female.

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Plymouth State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree other parks, recreation and leisure studies programs. Located in the town of Plymouth, Plymouth State is a public school with a small student population.

About 33% of the students majoring in other parks and rec at the school are women while 67% are male.

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Southern Wesleyan University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Other Parks & Recreation Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. SWU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Central.

About 25% of the students majoring in other parks and rec at the school are women while 75% are male.

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#9

Trinity Christian College

Palos Heights, IL

Trinity Christian College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Other Parks & Recreation Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of Palos Heights, Trinity Christian is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 33% of the other parks and rec majors at the school.

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#10

Lee University

Cleveland, TN

With a ranking of #10, Lee University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for other parks, recreation and leisure studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Lee University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cleveland.

Of the 2 students majoring in other parks and rec at Lee University, 50% are male and 50% are female.

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Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies by Region

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One of 4 majors within the area of study, other parks, recreation and leisure studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Health & Physical Education 67,146
Recreation Administration 3,122
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 3,106
Outdoor Education 265

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 24 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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