by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Outdoor Education Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 95 degrees in outdoor education to qualified students.
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The outdoor ed school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Outdoor Education Schools in the Southeast Region. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the outdoor ed degree levels they offer.
Brevard College is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in outdoor education. Brevard College is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Brevard. This college ranks 71st out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were about 11 outdoor education students who graduated with this degree at Brevard College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in outdoor education from Brevard College
Any student who is interested in outdoor education needs to look into Western Carolina University. Located in the town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 17th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were about 18 outdoor education students who graduated with this degree at WCU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in outdoor education from Western Carolina University
Liberty University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in outdoor education. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Lynchburg. A Best Colleges rank of #352 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Liberty University is a great university overall.
There were approximately 5 outdoor education students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in outdoor education from Liberty UniversityExplore the best outdoor education colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 287 | 16 |
| North Carolina | 279 | 21 |
| Virginia | 274 | 11 |
| Kentucky | 244 | 5 |
| Arkansas | 234 | 5 |
Outdoor Education is one of 4 different types of Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Outdoor Education | 95 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 17,974 |
| Recreation Administration | 1,307 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 504 |
| Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 54 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
