A program that prepares individuals to work as an educator, instructor or facilitator in parks, recreational facilities, camps and other outdoor settings. Includes instruction in leadership skills, wilderness survival skills, first aid, group processes, counseling techniques, environmental studies and instruction in recreational activities such as rock climbing, ropes courses, backpacking, kayaking and canoeing.
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| Rank | School Name | Students | % of Total | Total On-Campus Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermilion Community College | 24 | 13% | $18,452 |
| 2 | Fort Lewis College | 23 | 3% | $25,428 |
| 3 | Prescott College | 21 | 12% | $43,295 |
| 4 | Northern Vermont University | 17 | 3% | $25,424 |
| 5 | Murray State University | 16 | 1% | $23,472 |
| 6 | Young Harris College | 13 | 5% | $43,389 |
| 7 | Northland College | 13 | 11% | $48,809 |
| 8 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | 12 | 0% | $20,482 |
| 9 | Black Hills State University | 11 | 2% | $21,211 |
| 10 | SUNY Cortland | 10 | 1% | $25,220 |
| 11 | Adirondack Community College | 9 | 2% | $20,515 |
| 12 | Touro University Nevada | 8 | 5% | N/A |
| 13 | Toccoa Falls College | 8 | 6% | $37,392 |
| 14 | Southwestern Community College | 7 | 1% | $3,413 |
| 15 | Alaska Pacific University | 6 | 5% | $34,600 |
| 16 | Liberty University | 5 | 0% | $40,075 |
| 17 | University of Alaska Anchorage | 5 | 0% | $27,190 |
| 18 | Plymouth State University | 4 | 0% | $28,950 |
| 19 | Mt Hood Community College | 4 | 0% | $7,001 |
| 20 | New England College | 3 | 0% | $55,386 |
| 21 | Montreat College | 3 | 2% | $39,839 |
| 22 | Unity College | 2 | 1% | $41,720 |
| 23 | Sterling College | 2 | 8% | $50,900 |
| 24 | Westminster College | 1 | 0% | $48,264 |
| 25 | Rogue Community College | 1 | 0% | $5,724 |
This list indicates the number of students that completed the Outdoor Education program at the schools above.
It is not necessarily an indicator of academic rigor or quality of education.
Note that some schools do not have enough data to be ranked, and these schools will not appear in our lists.