by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Plains States Region to review for the 2025 Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Master's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in parks, recreation & leisure studies.
Northwest Missouri State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in parks, recreation & leisure studies. Northwest is a medium-sized public university located in the remote town of Maryville.More information about a master’s in parks, recreation & leisure studies from Northwest Missouri State University
Explore the best parks, recreation & leisure studies schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 193 | 1 |
| Minnesota | 174 | 0 |
| Iowa | 154 | 8 |
| South Dakota | 89 | 0 |
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 | 38 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 614 |
| Outdoor Education | 15 |
| Recreation Administration | 11 |