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

5 Colleges
$31,836 Avg Salary
$24,149 Avg Student Debt

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

In 2020-2021, 429 degrees and certificates were awarded to parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies students who went to a Nebraska college or university. This makes it the #16 most popular major in the state.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Schools in Nebraska ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Nebraska to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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

The colleges and universities below are the best for parks and rec majors pursuing a .

Top Nebraska Schools in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

Our analysis found University of Nebraska at Omaha to be the best school for parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies students who want to pursue a degree in Nebraska. Located in the city of Omaha, UNOMAHA is a public school with a large student population.

On average, parks and rec graduates from UNOMAHA take out $22,287 in student loans while working on their degree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Concordia University, Nebraska. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Schools in Nebraska list. Concordia University, Nebraska is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Seward.

On average, parks and rec graduates from Concordia University, Nebraska take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#3

Midland University

Fremont, NE

Out of the 5 schools in Nebraska that were part of this year’s ranking, Midland University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Fremont, Midland U is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that parks and rec majors at Midland U take out is $27,000.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nebraska at Kearney. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Schools in Nebraska list. UNK is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Kearney.

While working on their degree, parks and rec majors at UNK accumulate an average of around $18,047 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $133.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Nebraska Wesleyan University is a great place for parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies students. Located in the city of Lincoln, NWU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that parks and rec majors at NWU take out is $27,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $534.

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

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State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 710
Minnesota 1,139
Iowa 1,491
South Dakota 342
Missouri 1,342
North Dakota 266

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

Majors Similar to Parks & Rec

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 5 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).
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