by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in West Virginia to review for the 2025 Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in West Virginia ranking.
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When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in West Virginia list to help you make the college decision. 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.
Any student who is interested in parks, recreation & leisure studies has to look into Shepherd University. Shepherd University is a small public university located in the rural area of Shepherdstown.
Students who graduate with their degree from the parks & rec program report average early career earnings of $34,287.
More information about a degree in parks, recreation & leisure studies from Shepherd UniversityExplore all the Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 287 | 77 |
| Florida | 282 | 0 |
| North Carolina | 279 | 125 |
| Virginia | 274 | 74 |
| Tennessee | 269 | 3 |
| South Carolina | 248 | 13 |
| Kentucky | 244 | 3 |
| Louisiana | 242 | 25 |
| Mississippi | 234 | 45 |
| Arkansas | 234 | 80 |
| Alabama | 233 | 65 |
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 | 1,191 |
| Recreation Administration | 27 |
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