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2024 Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in Nebraska

1 College in Nebraska
63 Parks & Rec Degrees Awarded
$31,081 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 Nebraska to review for the 2024 Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in Nebraska ranking.

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Bachelor's Degrees in Parks & Rec

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in Nebraska list, to help you choose the best school for you. 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 Nebraska

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 Nebraska Schools in Parks & Rec

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
60 Parks & Rec Degrees Awarded
5.0% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat University of Nebraska at Kearney if you wish to pursue a degree in parks, recreation & leisure studies. Located in the town of Kearney, UNK is a public university with a medium-sized student population.

Students who graduate with their degree from the parks & rec program report average early career income of $31,081.

More information about a degree in parks, recreation & leisure studies from University of Nebraska at Kearney

Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 64
Missouri 283 175
Kansas 266 25
Iowa 264 113
North Dakota 210 0
South Dakota 204 0

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Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies is one of 4 different types of Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies programs to choose from.

Parks & Rec Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 63

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Health & Physical Education 351
Recreation Administration 8
Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 7

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