by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Great Lakes Region to review for the 2025 Best Outdoor Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking.
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The outdoor ed 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 Outdoor Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the outdoor ed degree levels they offer.
Central Michigan University is a great decision for students interested in a degree in outdoor education. Central Michigan is a fairly large public university located in the town of Mount Pleasant.More information about a degree in outdoor education from Central Michigan University
Explore the best outdoor education schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .
One of 4 majors within the Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies area of study, Outdoor Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Outdoor Education | 24 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 9,354 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 469 |
| Recreation Administration | 292 |
| Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 61 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
