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2023 Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Schools in District of Columbia

3 Colleges
$34,207 Avg Salary
$21,848 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies School for You

In 2020-2021, 319 degrees and certificates were awarded to parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies students who went to a District of Columbia college or university. This makes it the #17 most popular major in the state.

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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Schools in District of Columbia ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in District of Columbia to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools in District of Columbia

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

Top District of Columbia Schools in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

#1

Georgetown University

Washington, DC

Our analysis found Georgetown University to be the best school for parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies students who want to pursue a degree in District of Columbia. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

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#2

Howard University

Washington, DC

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Howard University is a great place for parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies students. Located in the city of Washington, Howard is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

Parks & Rec majors at Howard take out an average of $24,250 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $1,114.

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#3

Gallaudet University

Washington, DC

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Gallaudet University is a great place for parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies students. Located in the large city of Washington, Gallaudet is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, parks and rec graduates from Gallaudet take out $17,043 in student loans while working on their degree.

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

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

State Degrees Awarded
New Jersey 1,047
Pennsylvania 2,734
New York 2,477
Maryland 832
Delaware 342

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 3 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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