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2024 Best Outdoor Education Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

1 College in the Rocky Mountains Region
36 Outdoor Ed Degrees Awarded
$23,048 Avg Early-Career Salary
Outdoor Education degree programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major ranks #313 out of the 395 majors we look at each year. As such, your educational options may be more limited than if you were in a more popular field.

There was only one school in the Rocky Mountains Region to review for the 2024 Best Outdoor Education Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.

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Outdoor Education Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Outdoor Ed

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Outdoor Education Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Outdoor Education in the Rocky Mountains Region

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.

Top Rocky Mountains Region Schools in Outdoor Ed

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Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$23,048 Median Starting Salary
$14,000 Median Student Debt

Fort Lewis College is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in outdoor education. FLC is a small public college located in the town of Durango.

Students who receive their degree from the outdoor ed program earn about $23,048 in the first couple years of working.

More information about a degree in outdoor education from Fort Lewis College

Best Outdoor Education Colleges by State

Explore the best outdoor education schools for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Colorado 275 16
Utah 266 14
Idaho 219 4

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One of 4 majors within the Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies area of study, Outdoor Education has other similar majors worth exploring.

Outdoor Ed Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Outdoor Education 36

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Majors Similar to Outdoor Ed

Related Major Annual Graduates
Health & Physical Education 2,265
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 273
Recreation Administration 193
Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 5

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