2023 Most Popular Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Doctor's Degree Schools in Colorado
Finding the Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Doctor's Degree School for You
With 1,093 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies is the #15 most popular major in Colorado.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.
The Most Popular Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Doctor's Degree Schools in Colorado ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 2 schools in Colorado to see which ones were the most popular doctor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Colorado
Check out the parks and rec doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Colorado.
Most Popular Colorado Schools for a Doctorate in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness
Our 2023 rankings named University of Northern Colorado the most popular school in Colorado for parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Greeley, University of Northern Colorado is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Colorado State University - Fort Collins helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies schools in Colorado. Located in the medium-sized city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public college with a very large student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Utah | 1,178 |
| Montana | 94 |
| Idaho | 249 |
| Wyoming | 126 |
Majors Related to Parks & Rec
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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 2 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to NPS Photo/Zurbuch.
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