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Bachelor’s Degrees in Outdoor Education

169 Yearly Graduations
$27,786 Median Salary
$18,614 Median Debt
A bachelor's degree in outdoor ed is offered at 25 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.6% of outdoor ed graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Outdoor Ed Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 169 students 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 169
Associate Degree 30
Master’s Degree 28
Basic Certificate 26
Undergraduate Certificate 12

Earnings of Outdoor Ed Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in outdoor ed is $27,786. 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 $25,417 to a high of $30,155.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in outdoor ed is $18,614. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $20,920 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $16,307.

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Student Diversity

More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in outdoor ed. About 57.4% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 97
Women 72
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The racial-ethnic distribution of outdoor ed bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 146
International Students 1
Other Races/Ethnicities 18
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There are 25 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in outdoor ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Northern Vermont University

Johnson, Vermont
20 Yearly Graduations
35% Women

The most popular school in the United States for outdoor ed students seekinga bachelor's degree is Northern Vermont University. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,592 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,322 per year. The outdoor ed program at Northern Vermont University awarded 20 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#2

Prescott College

Prescott, Arizona
16 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $32,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,880 per year. The outdoor ed program at Prescott College awarded 16 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 44% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
16 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $12,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,194 per year. The outdoor ed program at Central Michigan University awarded 16 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.

#4

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
11 Yearly Graduations
45% Women

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 $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. The outdoor ed program at Liberty University awarded 11 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#5

Fort Lewis College

Durango, Colorado
10 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,750 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 bachelor's degrees were handed out to outdoor ed majors at FLC. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Brevard College

Brevard, North Carolina
10 Yearly Graduations
30% Women

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 $28,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,200 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 bachelor's degrees were handed out to outdoor ed majors at Brevard College.

#7

Weber State University

Ogden, Utah
9 Yearly Graduations
56% Women

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 $5,329 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,880 per year. The outdoor ed program at Weber State University awarded 9 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#7

Young Harris College

Young Harris, Georgia
9 Yearly Graduations
22% Women

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 $28,912 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 bachelor's degrees were handed out to outdoor ed majors at YHC.

#9

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, New York
8 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

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. The outdoor ed program at SUNY Cortland awarded 8 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#10

Toccoa Falls College

Toccoa Falls, Georgia
7 Yearly Graduations
43% Women

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 $21,490 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,240 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in outdoor ed from Toccoa Falls.

#10

Montreat College

Montreat, North Carolina
7 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $29,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,342 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in outdoor ed from Montreat College. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Black Hills State University

Spearfish, South Dakota
6 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

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 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in outdoor ed from BHSU.

#12

Colorado Christian University

Lakewood, Colorado
6 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

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 $24,503 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,474 per year. The outdoor ed program at Colorado Christian University awarded 6 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#14

Unity College

Unity, Maine
5 Yearly Graduations
40% Women

Unity College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in outdoor ed. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The outdoor ed program at Unity College awarded 5 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#14

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, Arkansas
5 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

John Brown University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in outdoor ed. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,662 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,920 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in outdoor ed from JBU. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women

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 $38,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,507 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 bachelor's degrees were handed out to outdoor ed majors at Westminster College Salt Lake.

#14

Northland College

Ashland, Wisconsin
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women

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 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in outdoor ed from Northland.

#18

New England College

Henniker, New Hampshire
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for outdoor ed majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is New England College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,108 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,568 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in outdoor ed from NEC.

#19

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Murray State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in outdoor ed. Roughly 9,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in outdoor ed from Murray State. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Sterling College

Craftsbury Common, Vermont
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

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. The outdoor ed program at Sterling College awarded 3 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to outdoor ed that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Health & Physical Education 49,843
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 2,584
Recreation Administration 2,416
Other Parks & Recreation Studies 103

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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