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2023 Most Popular Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio

9 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 #157 most popular major in Ohio with 101 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. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Most Popular Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 9 schools in Ohio to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies program at each school on the list.

Check out the parks and rec bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Ohio.

Our analysis found Bowling Green State University - Main Campus to be the most popular school for parks, recreation and leisure studies students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Ohio. Located in the fringe town of Bowling Green, BGSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 87% of the students majoring in parks and rec at the school are women while 13% are male.

When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $513.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ohio University - Athens Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. OHIO Athens is a very large public school located in the distant town of Athens.

About 46% of the students majoring in parks and rec at the school are women while 54% are male.

The average amount in student loans that parks and rec majors at OHIO Athens take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,277.

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#3

Central State University

Wilberforce, OH

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Central State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular parks, recreation and leisure studies schools in Ohio. Central State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Wilberforce.

Of the 7 students majoring in parks and rec at Central State University, 71% are male and 29% are female.

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#4

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Toledo helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular parks, recreation and leisure studies schools in Ohio. University of Toledo is a fairly large public school located in the city of Toledo.

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#4

Ohio University - Eastern Campus

Saint Clairsville, OH

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Ohio University - Eastern Campus helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular parks, recreation and leisure studies schools in Ohio. OHIO Eastern is a small public school located in the rural area of Saint Clairsville.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, parks and rec graduates from OHIO Eastern carry an average student debt load of $23,277.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ohio University - Chillicothe Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Located in the town of Chillicothe, OHIO Chillicothe is a public college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that parks and rec majors at OHIO Chillicothe take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,277.

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Out of the 9 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Ohio University - Southern Campus landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Ironton, OHIO Southern is a public school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that parks and rec majors at OHIO Southern take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,277.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Ohio University - Zanesville Campus is a great place for parks, recreation and leisure studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. OHIO Zanesville is a small public school located in the town of Zanesville.

On average, parks and rec graduates from OHIO Zanesville take out $23,277 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Out of the 9 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Ohio University - Lancaster Campus landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Lancaster, OHIO Lancaster is a public school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that parks and rec majors at OHIO Lancaster take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,277.

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Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 16
Illinois 196
Indiana 161

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 9 schools only.

  • 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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