by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in District of Columbia to review for the 2024 Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in District of Columbia ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in District of Columbia ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the parks & rec degrees they offer, see the list below.
Gallaudet University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in parks, recreation & leisure studies. Gallaudet is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington.More information about a degree in parks, recreation & leisure studies from Gallaudet University
Explore all the Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 334 | 128 |
| New York | 333 | 135 |
| Maryland | 279 | 7 |
| New Jersey | 273 | 0 |
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies is one of 4 different types of Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 14 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 292 |
| Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 13 |
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