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2023 Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

8 Colleges
$31,256 Avg Salary
$23,333 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor's Degree School for You

Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies is the #169 most popular major in the country with 3,106 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Check out the parks and rec bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies

#1

Ithaca College

Ithaca, NY

Our analysis found Ithaca College to be the best school for parks, recreation and leisure studies students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the suburb of Ithaca, Ithaca is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend York College of Pennsylvania. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. YCP is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of York.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Kutztown University is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Kutztown.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, parks and rec majors at Kutztown University accumulate an average of around $27,196 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $197, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, NY

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means SUNY Cortland is a great place for parks, recreation and leisure studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Cortland, SUNY Cortland is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#5

Gallaudet University

Washington, DC

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Gallaudet University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Washington, Gallaudet is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for parks, recreation and leisure studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the rural area of Paul Smiths, Paul Smith's College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#7

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, MD

Frostburg State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the small suburb of Frostburg, Frostburg State is a public school with a small student population.

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#8

Lehman College

Bronx, NY

Lehman College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Lehman is a large public school located in the large city of Bronx.

Parks & Rec majors at Lehman take out an average of $17,616 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best parks, recreation and leisure studies schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 128
New York 135
Maryland 7
New Jersey 0
District of Columbia 14

One of 4 majors within the area of study, parks, recreation and leisure studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Health & Physical Education 67,146
Recreation Administration 3,122
Outdoor Education 265
Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 174

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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