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#1 #1 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA At Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 70 SAT Score 1,120–1,310 Median Starting Salary $53,159
#2 #2 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA Each year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo awards around 689 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 31% Annual Degrees Awarded 102 SAT Score 1,240–1,450 Median Starting Salary $48,794
#3 #3 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE Each year, the University of Nebraska at Kearney grants about 117 degrees to students studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 45 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,709
#4 #4 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Brigham Young University Provo, UT At Brigham Young University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Exercise Physiology, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 123 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $45,728
#5 #5 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Computer Engineering, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 81 SAT Score 1,380–1,530 Median Starting Salary $46,934
#6 #6 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN At Indiana University-Bloomington, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Public Administration, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 87 SAT Score 1,200–1,420 Median Starting Salary $51,172
#7 #7 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO Every year, the University of Missouri-Columbia awards around 792 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Journalism, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 89 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $51,364
#8 #8 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Annually, the University of Arkansas grants about 350 degrees to students studying Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 58 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $49,043
#9 #9 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV At Shepherd University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Shepherd University awards 66 degrees annually to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 960–1,190 Median Starting Salary $49,586
#10 #10 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Houghton University Houghton, NY At Houghton University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,180–1,380 Median Starting Salary $52,270
#11 #11 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Every year, the University of Iowa grants around 393 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Behavioral Sciences, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Median Starting Salary $50,875
#12 #12 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC Annually, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro grants about 341 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score 1,120–1,290 Median Starting Salary $47,251
#13 #13 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Each year, Northern Arizona University awards about 428 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $48,148
#14 #14 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Paul Smiths, NY At Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Natural Resources Management and Policy, Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management, and Forest Management/Forest Resources Management....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 920–1,100 Median Starting Salary $51,879
#15 #15 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Western Washington University Bellingham, WA At Western Washington University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $47,922
#16 #16 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO At Western Colorado University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,150–1,310 Median Starting Salary $51,079
#17 #17 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL Annually, Jacksonville State University grants about 240 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 940–1,190 Median Starting Salary $46,652
#18 #18 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA Annually, California State University-Long Beach grants around 1284 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Median Starting Salary $44,357
#19 #19 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Winona State University Winona, MN Each year, Winona State University awards about 206 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $53,565
#20 #20 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA Each year, California State University-Sacramento grants about 962 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 56 SAT Score 900–1,130 Median Starting Salary $46,168
#21 #21 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO At Northwest Missouri State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,818
#22 #22 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH At Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $52,313
#23 #23 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT At the University of Utah, the most popular majors students study are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Communication, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Utah awards 442 degrees every year to Research and Experimental Psychology, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Median Starting Salary $44,768
#24 #24 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. California State University-Chico Chico, CA Every year, California State University-Chico awards around 498 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Sociology....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 960–1,290 Median Starting Salary $45,865
#25 #25 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. San Jose State University San Jose, CA At San Jose State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $44,461
#26 #26 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Grambling State University Grambling, LA At Grambling State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 860–1,050 Median Starting Salary $46,862
#27 #27 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Radford University Radford, VA Every year, Radford University grants around 258 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 960–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,783
#28 #28 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC At the University of Mount Olive, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 850–1,040 Median Starting Salary $47,579
#29 #29 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS Annually, Pittsburg State University grants about 122 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Construction Management, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $48,873
#30 #30 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA At the University of Northern Iowa, the most popular majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, General, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $52,344
#31 #31 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Oregon State University Corvallis, OR At Oregon State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Oregon State University grants 911 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,160–1,400 Median Starting Salary $45,844
#32 #32 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Mars Hill University Mars Hill, NC At Mars Hill University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Social Work, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,000–1,200 Median Starting Salary $48,867
#33 #33 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Alaska Pacific University Anchorage, AK Annually, Alaska Pacific University grants around 11 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Environmental Health, Biological and Physical Sciences, Parks, and Recreation and Leisure Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 870–1,160 Median Starting Salary $49,334
#34 #34 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Shaw University Raleigh, NC Each year, Shaw University awards around 40 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Mass Communication/Media Studies, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 30% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 760–970 Median Starting Salary $45,572
#35 #35 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA At California State University-East Bay, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Human Development and Family Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 830–1,050 Median Starting Salary $45,519
#36 #36 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. University of South Alabama Mobile, AL At the University of South Alabama, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Exercise Physiology, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $45,599
#37 #37 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. San Diego State University San Diego, CA Each year, San Diego State University grants around 2001 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 36% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Median Starting Salary $44,451
#38 #38 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK At Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $46,739
#39 #39 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI At Northern Michigan University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,349
#40 #40 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Each year, Ithaca College grants around 130 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Radio and Television, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, and Physical Therapy/Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,240–1,390 Median Starting Salary $57,014
#41 #41 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA At California State University-Fresno, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 890–1,100 Median Starting Salary $46,099
#42 #42 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA At Messiah University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,130–1,360 Median Starting Salary $53,524
#43 #43 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Each year, Ohio University-Main Campus grants around 1396 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $49,413
#44 #44 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Gordon College Wenham, MA Annually, Gordon College grants about 35 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Experimental Psychology, Exercise Physiology, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $54,100
#45 #45 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA At Georgia Southern University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 990–1,140 Median Starting Salary $48,542
#46 #46 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1172 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $43,888
#47 #47 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. East Carolina University Greenville, NC Annually, East Carolina University grants around 351 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $49,096
#48 #48 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. DePaul University Chicago, IL At DePaul University, the three most popular college majors students study are Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, DePaul University grants 239 degrees every year to graduating Cinematography and Film/Video Production students....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $49,084
#49 #49 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY At SUNY College at Plattsburgh, the three most popular college majors students study are Accounting, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. In fact, SUNY College at Plattsburgh awards 115 degrees annually to graduating Accounting students....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,060–1,280 Median Starting Salary $49,091
#50 #50 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Ferrum College Ferrum, VA At Ferrum College, the three most popular college majors students study are Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, General Studies, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, and Other. In fact, Ferrum College grants 21 degrees annually to Physical Education Teaching and Coaching majors....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $48,698
#51 #51 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. University of Minnesota Duluth Duluth, MN At the University of Minnesota Duluth, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, the University of Minnesota Duluth awards 152 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,150–1,320 Median Starting Salary $52,760
#52 #52 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. York College of Pennsylvania York, PA Each year, York College of Pennsylvania grants about 147 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Median Starting Salary $53,684
#53 #53 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. North Greenville University Tigerville, SC At North Greenville University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,060–1,270 Median Starting Salary $49,493
#54 #54 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Annually, Missouri State University-Springfield grants about 259 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $48,243
#55 #55 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Newberry College Newberry, SC Each year, Newberry College awards about 26 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 910–1,100 Median Starting Salary $49,845
#56 #56 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA At San Francisco State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $45,793
#57 #57 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY Annually, State University of New York at Cortland grants about 186 degrees to students majoring in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,100–1,250 Median Starting Salary $53,819
#58 #58 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT At Southern Utah University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Southern Utah University awards 154 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $47,998
#59 #59 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN Every year, Carson-Newman University grants around 50 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $49,045
#60 #60 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. University of Maine Orono, ME At the University of Maine, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,060–1,360 Median Starting Salary $50,322
#61 #61 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA At California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,010–1,270 Median Starting Salary $45,722
#62 #62 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR Each year, Southern Oregon University grants around 76 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Education, General, Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $47,459
#63 #63 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Salem State University Salem, MA Every year, Salem State University grants around 163 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,020–1,180 Median Starting Salary $49,168
#64 #64 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY At CUNY Lehman College, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 860–1,220 Median Starting Salary $43,881
#65 #65 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS At Alcorn State University, the most popular majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 840–1,010 Median Starting Salary $45,832
#66 #66 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Emporia State University Emporia, KS At Emporia State University, the most popular majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $49,985
#67 #67 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Baker University Baldwin City, KS At Baker University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Baker University grants 66 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,110 Median Starting Salary $48,987
#68 #68 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL At Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, the most popular majors students pursue are Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician, and Trade and Industrial Teacher Education....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 920–1,190 Median Starting Salary $46,674
#69 #69 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO At Southeast Missouri State University, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Southeast Missouri State University grants 139 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $48,203
#70 #70 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Each year, Lindenwood University awards about 186 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,070–1,270 Median Starting Salary $48,237
#71 #71 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Simpson University Redding, CA At Simpson University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $47,768
#72 #72 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. West Virginia University Institute of Technology Beckley, WV Each year, West Virginia University Institute of Technology grants about 23 degrees to students studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include General Studies, Psychology, General, and Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,000–1,210 Median Starting Salary $48,050
#73 #73 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO Annually, Metropolitan State University of Denver awards around 196 degrees to those majoring in Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 910–1,140 Median Starting Salary $47,242
#74 #74 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA Each year, Eastern Washington University awards about 108 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Exercise Physiology, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 990–1,120 Median Starting Salary $48,045
#75 #75 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX Each year, Midwestern State University awards about 217 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 950–1,160 Median Starting Salary $47,993
#76 #76 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Indiana Institute of Technology Fort Wayne, IN At Indiana Institute of Technology, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 950–1,160 Median Starting Salary $41,795
#77 #77 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK At the University of Central Oklahoma, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Forensic Science and Technology. In fact, the University of Central Oklahoma awards 184 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Median Starting Salary $47,104
#78 #78 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Every year, Montana State University Billings grants around 107 degrees to students studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $47,653
#79 #79 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Central State University Wilberforce, OH At Central State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Education, and General. In fact, Central State University awards 358 degrees every year to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 800–970 Median Starting Salary $47,720
#80 #80 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S. Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ At Arizona State University Digital Immersion, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 860–1,020 Median Starting Salary $47,365
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About Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies

A program that focuses on the principles underlying recreational and leisure activities, and the practices involved in providing indoor and outdoor recreational facilities and services for the general public.

Those who are passionate about Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies can study up to a Doctors degree research scholarship. Right now, 2,240 students are granted some level of degree in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies around the United States each year. More students earn a degree in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the state of California than any other state. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies is $39,000.

Popularity of Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

The highest paying job for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies majors is Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary. But, another thing to consider is how much demand there is for specific careers. A career that is in high need that a degree in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies can prepare you for is Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies majors.

#1 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,848

Female Students

1,001 (54%)

Male Students

847 (45%)

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#1 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S.

91%

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1,120–1,310

$53,159

#2 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S.

31%

102

1,240–1,450

$48,794

#3 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S.

89%

45

970–1,210

$50,709

#4 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S.

69%

123

1,310–1,440

$45,728

#5 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S.

42%

81

1,380–1,530

$46,934

#6 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S.

78%

87

1,200–1,420

$51,172

#7 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S.

78%

89

1,150–1,370

$51,364

#8 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S.

74%

58

1,070–1,290

$49,043

#9 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S.

96%

25

960–1,190

$49,586

#10 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S.

89%

11

1,180–1,380

$52,270

#11 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S.

84%

43

1,100–1,320

$50,875

#12 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S.

89%

46

1,120–1,290

$47,251

#13 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S.

90%

55

1,040–1,250

$48,148

#14 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S.

91%

11

920–1,100

$51,879

#15 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S.

93%

42

1,110–1,330

$47,922

#16 Best College for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies in the U.S.

100%

17

1,150–1,310