Bachelor’s Degrees in Outdoor Education
Education Levels of Outdoor Ed Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 151 people earned their bachelor's degree in outdoor ed. This makes it the 270th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in outdoor ed at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 151 |
| Master’s Degree | 65 |
| Associate Degree | 30 |
| Basic Certificate | 24 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 7 |
Earnings of Outdoor Ed Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in outdoor ed is $21,737. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $19,849 to a high of $23,626.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for outdoor ed students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in outdoor ed. About 54.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 69 |
| Women | 82 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of outdoor ed bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 126 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Most Popular Outdoor Ed Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 25 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in outdoor ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Prescott College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in outdoor ed. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,136 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in outdoor ed from Prescot College. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in outdoor ed at Prescott College make a median salary of 21,737.
Central Michigan University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in outdoor ed. Each year, around 17,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,862 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,843 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in outdoor ed from Central Michigan. About 54% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in outdoor ed at Central Michigan University make a median salary of 21,737.
The 4th most popular school in the country for outdoor ed majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Liberty University. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in outdoor ed from Liberty University. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in outdoor ed at Liberty University make a median salary of 21,737.
Fort Lewis College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in outdoor ed. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in outdoor ed from FLC. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that FLC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,737.
The 5th most popular school in the country for outdoor ed majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Brevard College. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in outdoor ed from Brevard College. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women. Data shows that Brevard College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,737.
Weber State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in outdoor ed. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,471 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,089 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in outdoor ed from WSU. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Weber State University outdoor ed graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $21,737.
The 7th most popular school in the country for outdoor ed majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Young Harris College. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in outdoor ed from YHC. Young Harris College outdoor ed graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $21,737.
SUNY Cortland comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in outdoor ed. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in outdoor ed from SUNY Cortland. Data shows that SUNY Cortland graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,737.
Toccoa Falls College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in outdoor ed. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in outdoor ed from Toccoa Falls. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in outdoor ed at Toccoa Falls College make a median salary of 21,737.
The 10th most popular school in the country for outdoor ed majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Montreat College. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,460 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in outdoor ed from Montreat College. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in outdoor ed at Montreat College make a median salary of 21,737.
The 12th most popular school in the country for outdoor ed majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Black Hills State University. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,998 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in outdoor ed from BHSU. Black Hills State University outdoor ed graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $21,737.
Colorado Christian University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in outdoor ed. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,668 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,509 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in outdoor ed from CCU. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in outdoor ed at Colorado Christian University make a median salary of 21,737.
Unity College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in outdoor ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in outdoor ed from Unity. Data shows that Unity graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,737.
Westminster College Utah comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in outdoor ed. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,324 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in outdoor ed from Westminster College Salt Lake. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Westminster College Salt Lake graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,737.
Northland College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in outdoor ed. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in outdoor ed from Northland. Of these students, 50% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in outdoor ed at Northland College make a median salary of 21,737.
The 19th most popular school in the country for outdoor ed majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Sterling College. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in outdoor ed from Sterling. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Sterling graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,737.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to outdoor ed that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 48,205 |
| Recreation Administration | 1,876 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 1,872 |
| Other Parks & Recreation Studies | 148 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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