Master’s Degrees in Outdoor Education
Education Levels of Outdoor Ed Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 65 people earned their master's degree in outdoor ed. This makes it the 282nd most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for outdoor ed majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in outdoor ed. About 66.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 22 |
| Women | 43 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of outdoor ed master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 53 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Most Popular Outdoor Ed Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 5 colleges that offer a master’s degree in outdoor ed. Learn more about the most popular 5 below:
Minnesota State University - Mankato tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for outdoor ed majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,182 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in outdoor ed from Minnesota State Mankato. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Prescott College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in outdoor ed. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in outdoor ed from Prescot College. About 61% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Plymouth State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in outdoor ed. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,870 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in outdoor ed from Plymouth State.
Alaska Pacific University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in outdoor ed. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,350 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in outdoor ed from Alaska Pacific.
Western Carolina University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in outdoor ed. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $1,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,568 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in outdoor ed from WCU. About 71% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to outdoor ed that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 9,192 |
| Recreation Administration | 360 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 174 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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