2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies in the Middle Atlantic Region

Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies is about average in terms of popularity for associate degrees programs. That is, it ranks #155 out of the 312 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

College Factual reviewed 11 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the most popular for associate degree seekers in the field of parks, recreation and leisure studies. Combined, these schools handed out 50 associate degrees in parks, recreation and leisure studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies School for Your Associate Degree

The parks and rec associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking is to help you make that choice.

Being popular does not always equate to overall quality, but a school with a large number of parks, recreation and leisure studies students usually has them for a reason. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

More Ways to Rank Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for parks, recreation and leisure studies.

Most Popular Schools for Associate Students to Study Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies in the Middle Atlantic Region

Learn about the most popular colleges and universities for parks, recreation and leisure studies students seeking a an associate degree.

10 Most Well Attended Schools for Parks & Rec Students Working on Their Associate

1

Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NY

34 Annual Associate Degrees

#1 Most Popular In NY

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in parks, recreation and leisure studies has to check out Kingsborough Community College. KCC is a large public college located in the city of Brooklyn.

There were approximately 34 parks, recreation and leisure studies individuals who graduated with this degree at KCC in the most recent year we have data available.

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2

Butler County Community College
Butler, PA

10 Annual Associate Degrees

#1 Most Popular In PA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Butler County Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in parks, recreation and leisure studies. Located in the fringe town of Butler, BC3 is a public college with a small student population.

There were roughly 10 parks, recreation and leisure studies individuals who graduated with this degree at BC3 in the most recent data year.

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3

Niagara County Community College
Sanborn, NY

2 Annual Associate Degrees

#2 Most Popular In NY

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Niagara County Community College is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in parks, recreation and leisure studies. Niagara County Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Sanborn.

There were about 2 parks, recreation and leisure studies students who graduated with this degree at Niagara County Community College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in parks, recreation and leisure studies from Niagara County Community College

3

Tompkins Cortland Community College
Dryden, NY

2 Annual Associate Degrees

#2 Most Popular In NY

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Tompkins Cortland Community College is a popular option for students interested in an associate degree in parks, recreation and leisure studies. Tompkins Cortland is a small public college located in the town of Dryden.

There were roughly 2 parks, recreation and leisure studies students who graduated with this degree at Tompkins Cortland in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in parks, recreation and leisure studies from Tompkins Cortland Community College

5

Sullivan County Community College
Loch Sheldrake, NY

1 Annual Associate Degrees

#4 Most Popular In NY

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

SUNY Sullivan is a small public college located in the rural area of Loch Sheldrake.

There were about 1 parks, recreation and leisure studies students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Sullivan in the most recent year we have data available.

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5

Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY

1 Annual Associate Degrees

#4 Most Popular In NY

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the small city of Utica, MVCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population. More information about a associate in parks, recreation and leisure studies from Mohawk Valley Community College

7

Montgomery College
Rockville, MD

#1 Most Popular In MD

Montgomery College is a fairly large public college located in the small city of Rockville. More information about a associate in parks, recreation and leisure studies from Montgomery College

7

Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD

#1 Most Popular In MD

Located in the city of Frederick, Frederick Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. More information about a associate in parks, recreation and leisure studies from Frederick Community College

7

Prince George's Community College
Largo, MD

#1 Most Popular In MD

Located in the suburb of Largo, PGCC is a public college with a fairly large student population. More information about a associate in parks, recreation and leisure studies from Prince George’s Community College

7

Warren County Community College
Washington, NJ

#1 Most Popular In NJ

Located in the town of Washington, Warren County Community College is a public college with a small student population. More information about a associate in parks, recreation and leisure studies from Warren County Community College

Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Colleges by State

Explore the most popular parks, recreation and leisure studies colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
New York	192	49
Pennsylvania	182	9
New Jersey	131	0
Maryland	125	0

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Rankings in Majors Related to Parks & Rec

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

Majors Similar to Parks & Rec

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Health & Physical Education	576
Recreation Administration	27
Outdoor Education	8
Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies	4

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.