Master’s Degrees in Outdoor Education
Education Levels of Outdoor Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 65 people earned their master's degree in outdoor education. This earns it the #766 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in outdoor education 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 Education 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 education majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in outdoor education. About 66.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 22 |
| Women | 43 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of outdoor education 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 Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 5 colleges that offer a master’s degree in outdoor education. Learn more about the most popular 5 below:
The most popular school in the United States for outdoor education students seekinga master's degree is Minnesota State University - Mankato. Each year, around 14,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 education from Minnesota State Mankato. Of these students, 80% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Prescott College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in outdoor education. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in outdoor education from Prescot College. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for outdoor education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Plymouth State University. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. 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 education from Plymouth State.
Alaska Pacific University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in outdoor education. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 education from Alaska Pacific.
Western Carolina University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in outdoor education. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. 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 education from WCU. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
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*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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