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2023 Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama

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$28,979 Avg Salary
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Finding the Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor's Degree School for You

With 959 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies is the #17 most popular major in Alabama.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Alabama to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama

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 10 Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools

Our 2023 rankings named United States Sports Academy the best school in Alabama for parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. The Academy is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Daphne.

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#2

Samford University

Birmingham, AL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Samford University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Samford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Birmingham.

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#3

Huntingdon College

Montgomery, AL

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Huntingdon College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies schools in Alabama. Located in the midsize city of Montgomery, Huntingdon College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Auburn University at Montgomery helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies schools in Alabama. Located in the midsize city of Montgomery, AUM is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#5

University of Montevallo

Montevallo, AL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Montevallo. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the suburb of Montevallo, Montevallo is a public school with a small student population.

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#6

Troy University

Troy, AL

Troy University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in the remote town of Troy, TROY is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#7

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

Jacksonville State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies programs. Located in the suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#8

University of Mobile

Mobile, AL

University of Mobile did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the rural area of Mobile, University of Mobile is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #9, University of Alabama in Huntsville did quite well on this year’s best schools for parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. UAH is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Huntsville.

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University of South Alabama did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Mobile, USA is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 3,436
West Virginia 1,238
Florida 2,340
Virginia 1,729
Arkansas 1,012
Mississippi 1,128
South Carolina 1,339
Louisiana 703
Kentucky 1,141
Georgia 1,981
Tennessee 2,462

Parks & Rec Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Health & Physical Education 67,146
Recreation Administration 3,122
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 3,106
Outdoor Education 265
Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 174

Related Major Annual Graduates
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting 142,610
Public Administration & Social Service 98,583
Legal Professions 61,055
Military Technologies & Applied Sciences 4,477

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 10 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to NPS Photo/Zurbuch.

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