by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Washington to review for the 2025 Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in Washington ranking.
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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 Washington. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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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.
It is difficult to beat Western Washington University if you wish to pursue a degree in parks, recreation & leisure studies. WWU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Bellingham.
Students who receive their degree from the parks & rec program make about $27,558 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a degree in parks, recreation & leisure studies from Western Washington UniversityExplore all the Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 330 | 667 |
| Oregon | 266 | 41 |
| Nevada | 192 | 0 |
| Alaska | 119 | 7 |
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 | 53 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 571 |
| Recreation Administration | 40 |
| Outdoor Education | 1 |
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