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2023 Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Schools in Arkansas

6 Colleges
$33,525 Avg Salary
$23,446 Avg Student Debt

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

Out of the majors we analyze each year, parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies was ranked 8th in Arkansas. In fact, 1,012 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.

The Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Schools in Arkansas ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 6 schools in Arkansas to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools in Arkansas

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

Top Arkansas Schools in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

Our analysis found University of Arkansas to be the best school for parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies students who want to pursue a degree in Arkansas. UARK is a fairly large public school located in the city of Fayetteville.

While working on their degree, parks and rec majors at UARK accumulate an average of around $22,940 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $402.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Central Arkansas is a great place for parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies students. Located in the city of Conway, UCA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, parks and rec majors at UCA accumulate an average of around $25,353 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $138.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Arkansas State University - Main Campus is a great place for parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies students. A-State is a large public school located in the city of Jonesboro.

Parks & Rec majors at A-State take out an average of $26,748 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $122.

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#4

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Arkansas Tech University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Schools in Arkansas list. ATU is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Russellville.

The average amount in student loans that parks and rec majors at ATU take out is $23,700.

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#5

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, AR

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Henderson State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Schools in Arkansas list. Located in the distant town of Arkadelphia, Henderson State University is a public school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, parks and rec graduates from Henderson State University carry an average student debtload of $26,000.

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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Schools in Arkansas ranking. Located in the town of Magnolia, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a public college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that parks and rec majors at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus take out is $19,794.

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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
South Carolina 1,339
Florida 2,340
Virginia 1,729
Mississippi 1,128
Tennessee 2,462
Louisiana 703
Alabama 959
Kentucky 1,141
Georgia 1,981

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 6 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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