by our College Data Analytics Team
[Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies](/majors/parks-recreation-fitness/other-parks-recreation-fitness/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools to find the best return on investment for other parks, recreation & leisure studies students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other parks, recreation & leisure studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in other parks, recreation & leisure studies, no school beat Chadron State College this year. Chadron State College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Chadron. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,294. Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies graduates carry a median of $26,117 in student loans. Early-career other parks, recreation & leisure studies graduates make about $27,129. That is a strong return on a $26,117 median debt.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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