Outdoor Education Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Outdoor Education is offered at 43 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Outdoor Education. This degree is more popular with male students, and about14% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Outdoor Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 336 people earned theirOutdoor Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Outdoor Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 27 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 49 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 164 |
| Master’s Degree | 96 |
Earnings of Outdoor Education Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Outdoor Education of $46,136 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $21,413 |
| 4 years | $46,136 |
| 5 years | $47,445 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Outdoor Education students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Outdoor Education. About 55.1% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 27 |
| Women | 22 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Outdoor Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42 | 85.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 6.1% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 2.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 4.1% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 2.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Outdoor Education Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 55 colleges that offer a associate degree in Outdoor Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
Prescott College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Outdoor Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in Outdoor Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Outdoor Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Minnesota North College is a popular choice for Outdoor Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 18 associate degrees in Outdoor Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Outdoor Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Michigan University is a popular choice for Outdoor Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 16 associate degrees in Outdoor Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Vermont State University is a popular choice for Outdoor Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in Outdoor Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Outdoor Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fort Lewis College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Outdoor Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in Outdoor Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY Adirondack comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Outdoor Education. This school awarded 15 associate degrees in Outdoor Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Outdoor Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southwestern Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Outdoor Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in Outdoor Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Outdoor Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Warren Wilson College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Outdoor Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in Outdoor Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Outdoor Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Minnesota State University-Mankato is a popular choice for Outdoor Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 13 associate degrees in Outdoor Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Salisbury University is a popular choice for Outdoor Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in Outdoor Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Greenfield Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Outdoor Education. This school awarded 12 associate degrees in Outdoor Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Carolina University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Outdoor Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in Outdoor Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Outdoor Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Elon University is a popular choice for Outdoor Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 11 associate degrees in Outdoor Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alaska Anchorage comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Outdoor Education. This school awarded 10 associate degrees in Outdoor Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
John Brown University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Outdoor Education. This school awarded 9 associate degrees in Outdoor Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Idaho College is a popular choice for Outdoor Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 9 associate degrees in Outdoor Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Outdoor Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gratz College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Outdoor Education. This school awarded 7 associate degrees in Outdoor Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northland College is a popular choice for Outdoor Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in Outdoor Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Plymouth State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Outdoor Education. This school awarded 7 associate degrees in Outdoor Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brevard College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Outdoor Education. This school awarded 6 associate degrees in Outdoor Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Outdoor Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.