by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the New England Region to review for the 2024 Best Outdoor Education Schools in the New England Region ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
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 New England 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.
Northern Vermont University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in outdoor education. Located in the rural area of Johnson, Northern Vermont University is a public university with a small student population.
After graduation, outdoor ed degree recipients usually earn an average of $32,524 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a degree in outdoor education from Northern Vermont UniversityExplore the best outdoor education schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 301 | 4 |
| New Hampshire | 210 | 10 |
| Maine | 202 | 5 |
| Vermont | 194 | 23 |
Outdoor Education is one of 4 different types of Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Outdoor Education | 50 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 2,397 |
| Recreation Administration | 289 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 28 |
| Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
