by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Louisiana to review for the 2024 Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in Louisiana ranking.
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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 Louisiana. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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If you want to learn more about how we derive our rankings, see College Factual's Methodology.
The schools below may not offer all types of parks & rec degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
It's hard to beat Grambling State University if you want to pursue a degree in parks, recreation & leisure studies. GSU is a medium-sized public university located in the distant town of Grambling.
Soon after graduating, parks & rec degree recipients usually make about $26,969 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a degree in parks, recreation & leisure studies from Grambling State UniversityExplore all the Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 287 | 77 |
| Florida | 282 | 0 |
| North Carolina | 279 | 125 |
| Virginia | 274 | 74 |
| Tennessee | 269 | 3 |
| South Carolina | 248 | 13 |
| Kentucky | 244 | 3 |
| Mississippi | 234 | 45 |
| Arkansas | 234 | 80 |
| Alabama | 233 | 65 |
| West Virginia | 207 | 27 |
One of 4 majors within the Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies area of study, Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 25 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 678 |
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