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2027 Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in Virginia

1 Colleges in the United States
23 Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Degrees Awarded
$30,145 Avg Early-Career Salary

Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 1 schools to find the best for parks, recreation & leisure studies students.

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Best Schools for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies in Virginia

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the parks, recreation & leisure studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies

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Radford University
Radford, VA

Our analysis ranked Radford University the best school in the country for a degree in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Radford. About 49% of students finish within six years. About 23 parks, recreation & leisure studies degrees were awarded at Radford University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, parks, recreation & leisure studies degree recipients from Radford University generally make around $30,145. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. More information about a degree in parks, recreation & leisure studies from Radford University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 1 school evaluated.

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