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2023 Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Master's Degree Schools in Indiana

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Finding the Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 192 degrees and certificates were awarded to parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies students who went to a Indiana college or university. This makes it the #20 most popular major in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Grad Degree Search has created the Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Master's Degree Schools in Indiana to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Indiana to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana

The following schools top our list of the Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master's Degree Colleges.

Top Indiana Schools for a Master's in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

Our analysis found Grace College and Theological Seminary to be the best school for parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Indiana. Located in the town of Winona Lake, Grace College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#2

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Valparaiso University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. Located in the large suburb of Valparaiso, Valpo is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Indiana University - Bloomington is a great place for parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Bloomington, IU Bloomington is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#4

University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Indianapolis is a great place for parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies students working on their master’s degree. UIndy is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Indianapolis.

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Out of the 8 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis landed the # 5 spot on the list. IUPUI is a very large public school located in the large city of Indianapolis.

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#6

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

Ball State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies programs. Ball State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Muncie.

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University of Southern Indiana ranked #7 on this year’s Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. USI is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Evansville.

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#8

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN

Indiana State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. Located in the small city of Terre Haute, Indiana State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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

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

State Degrees Awarded
Illinois 797
Ohio 478
Wisconsin 117
Michigan 222

Parks & Rec Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Health & Physical Education 9,742
Recreation Administration 441
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 206
Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 35
Outdoor Education 28

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration & Social Service 53,252
Legal Professions 45,189
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting 13,045
Military Technologies & Applied Sciences 1,613

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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