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2025 Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in Michigan

1 College in Michigan
19 Parks & Rec Degrees Awarded
$34,246 Avg Early-Career Salary
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies isn't the most popular major in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #166 in popularity out of 395 majors in the country. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

There was only one school in Michigan to review for the 2025 Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in Michigan 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 Michigan list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies in Michigan

The schools below may not offer all types of parks & rec degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Michigan Schools in Parks & Rec

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Northern Michigan University is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in parks, recreation & leisure studies. Located in the remote town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.

Students who graduate with their degree from the parks & rec program state that they receive average early career income of $28,890.

More information about a degree in parks, recreation & leisure studies from Northern Michigan University

Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Ohio 314 101
Illinois 304 196
Indiana 294 161

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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 19

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Health & Physical Education 2,228
Recreation Administration 37
Outdoor Education 19

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