2023 Most Popular Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
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.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 29 schools in the Southeast Region to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular 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.
2023 Most Popular Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Check out the parks and rec bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southeast Region .
Top 10 Most Popular Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of Arkansas to be the most popular school for parks, recreation and leisure studies students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 23% of the students majoring in parks and rec at the school are women while 77% are male.
The average amount in student loans that parks and rec majors at UARK take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,792.
Full Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies at University of Arkansas Report
Request Information
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a great place for parks, recreation and leisure studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNC Greensboro is a large public school located in the city of Greensboro.
Women make up 83% of the parks and rec majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that parks and rec majors at UNC Greensboro take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,505. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $107, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies at University of North Carolina at Greensboro Report
Request Information
Out of the 29 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia Southern University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 69% of the parks and rec majors at the school.
This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $141, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies at Georgia Southern University
Request Information
Out of the 29 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Radford University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Radford is a moderately-sized public school located in the small suburb of Radford.
Women make up 63% of the parks and rec majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that parks and rec majors at Radford take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,348. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $166.
Full Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies at Radford University Report
Request Information
The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Jacksonville State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular parks, recreation and leisure studies schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the small suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
About 41% of the students majoring in parks and rec at the school are women while 59% are male.
Full Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies at Jacksonville State University Report
Request Information
With a ranking of #6, East Carolina University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for parks, recreation and leisure studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Greenville, ECU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 39% of the parks and rec majors at the school.
Request Information
University of South Alabama ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Mobile, USA is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 31 students majoring in parks and rec at USA, 35% are male and 65% are female.
On average, parks and rec graduates from USA take out $29,487 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $325.
Full Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies at University of South Alabama Report
Request Information
Shepherd University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Shepherd University is a small public school located in the fringe town of Shepherdstown.
Of the 27 students majoring in parks and rec at Shepherd University, 74% are male and 26% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, parks and rec majors at Shepherd University accumulate an average of around $25,306 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $224, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Request Information
Grambling State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the town of Grambling, GSU is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 76% of the parks and rec majors at the school.
Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $325.
Request Information
Virginia Wesleyan University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large city of Virginia Beach, VWU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
About 48% of the students majoring in parks and rec at the school are women while 52% are male.
Read full report on Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies at Virginia Wesleyan University
Request InformationBest Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best parks, recreation and leisure studies schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 77 |
| Virginia | 74 |
| North Carolina | 125 |
| Florida | 0 |
| Tennessee | 3 |
| Kentucky | 3 |
| South Carolina | 13 |
| Louisiana | 25 |
| Arkansas | 80 |
| Alabama | 65 |
| Mississippi | 45 |
| West Virginia | 27 |
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Related Majors
One of 4 majors within the area of study, parks, recreation and leisure studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Parks & Rec
| 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 29 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.