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2025 Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in Pennsylvania

1 College in Pennsylvania
99 Parks & Rec Degrees Awarded
$34,246 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 Pennsylvania to review for the 2025 Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in Pennsylvania ranking.

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Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Rankings by Degree Level

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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania Schools in Parks & Rec

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
60 Parks & Rec Degrees Awarded
$36,363 Median Starting Salary

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in parks, recreation & leisure studies. Kutztown University is a medium-sized public university located in the fringe town of Kutztown.

Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies degree recipients from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania receive an earnings boost of around $2,117 above the typical earnings of parks, recreation & leisure studies graduates.

More information about a degree in parks, recreation & leisure studies from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 333 135
Maryland 279 7
New Jersey 273 0
District of Columbia 188 14

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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 99

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Health & Physical Education 2,442
Recreation Administration 178
Outdoor Education 5
Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 3

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