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2024 Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in Virginia

1 College in Virginia
74 Parks & Rec Degrees Awarded
$30,562 Avg Early-Career Salary
When it comes to popularity, parks, recreation & leisure studies sits in the middle of the road, ranking #166 out of 395 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

There was only one school in Virginia to review for the 2024 Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in Virginia ranking.

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Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Parks & Rec

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 Virginia. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies in Virginia

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the parks & rec degree levels they offer.

Top Virginia Schools in Parks & Rec

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Radford University
Radford, VA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
41 Parks & Rec Degrees Awarded
$30,562 Median Starting Salary

Radford University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in parks, recreation & leisure studies. Radford is a medium-sized public university located in the small suburb of Radford.

Students who graduate with their degree from the parks & rec program report average early career wages of $30,562.

More information about a degree in parks, recreation & leisure studies from Radford University

Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools 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
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

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

Parks & Rec Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 74

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Health & Physical Education 1,593
Recreation Administration 63
Outdoor Education 11

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