by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Georgia to review for the 2024 Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in Georgia ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
The parks & rec 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 Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in Georgia. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
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.
Georgia Southern University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in parks, recreation & leisure studies. GaSou is a very large public university located in the distant town of Statesboro.
Students who graduate with their degree from the parks & rec program report average early career earnings of $29,808.
More information about a degree in parks, recreation & leisure studies from Georgia Southern UniversityExplore all the Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 282 | 0 |
| North Carolina | 279 | 125 |
| Virginia | 274 | 74 |
| Tennessee | 269 | 3 |
| South Carolina | 248 | 13 |
| Kentucky | 244 | 3 |
| Louisiana | 242 | 25 |
| Mississippi | 234 | 45 |
| Arkansas | 234 | 80 |
| Alabama | 233 | 65 |
| West Virginia | 207 | 27 |
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 | 108 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 1,808 |
| Recreation Administration | 106 |
| Outdoor Education | 16 |
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