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2025 Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools in Montana

1 College in Montana
79 Parks & Rec Degrees Awarded
$34,494 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #15 in the country in terms of popularity. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

There was only one school in Montana to review for the 2025 Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools in Montana ranking.

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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness 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, & Fitness Studies Schools in Montana 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, & Fitness Studies in Montana

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 Montana Schools in Parks & Rec

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6.3% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat The University of Montana - Western if you want to pursue a degree in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. Montana Western is a small public university located in the remote town of Dillon.More information about a degree in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies from The University of Montana - Western

Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Colorado 38 1,086
Utah 37 1,178
Idaho 36 249
Wyoming 32 126

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Parks & Rec Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Health & Physical Education 76
Outdoor Education 2
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 1

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