by our College Data Analytics TeamOutdoor Education is a popular field of study at colleges across the country. This ranking identifies the schools that graduate the most outdoor education students each year.
For its ranking, College Factual looked at how many students completed a degree in outdoor education at each of the 6 schools in the United States that offer the program.
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These are the schools that award the most master’s degree degrees in outdoor education.
Leading the list of the most popular outdoor education schools is Prescott College. Located in the city of Prescott, Prescott College is a private not-for-profit university. This school awarded about 21 outdoor education degrees in the most recent year. See more about outdoor education at Prescott College
Minnesota State University Mankato is one of the most popular outdoor education schools, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 13 students earned a degree in outdoor education from this school. Read the full outdoor education report for Minnesota State University Mankato
Western Carolina University came in at #3 on our list of the most popular outdoor education schools. Western Carolina University is a public school located in the town of Cullowhee. This school awarded about 12 outdoor education degrees in the most recent year. Read the full outdoor education report for Western Carolina University
Gratz College ranks #4 for outdoor education by yearly graduations. Gratz College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Melrose Park. This school awarded about 7 outdoor education degrees in the most recent year. Get the full outdoor education details for Gratz College
Plymouth State University came in at #5 on our list of the most popular outdoor education schools. Set in the town of Plymouth, Plymouth State University is a public institution. Plymouth State University graduated around 7 outdoor education students in the most recent data year. Get the full outdoor education details for Plymouth State University
Alaska Pacific University placed #6 for outdoor education by yearly graduations. Located in the city of Anchorage, Alaska Pacific University is a private not-for-profit university. This school awarded about 1 outdoor education degrees in the most recent year. See more about outdoor education at Alaska Pacific University
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The ranking above is published by College Factual. The ranking reflects yearly graduations in the major, drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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