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 Â鶹Íø | 17 | 3% | $25,424 |
| 5 | 16 | 1% | $23,472 | |
| 6 | Young Harris College | 13 | 5% | $43,389 |
| 7 | Northland College | 13 | 11% | $48,809 |
| 8 | 12 | 0% | $20,482 | |
| 9 | Black Hills State Â鶹Íø | 11 | 2% | $21,211 |
| 10 | SUNY Cortland | 10 | 1% | $25,220 |
| 11 | Adirondack Community College | 9 | 2% | $20,515 |
| 12 | Toccoa Falls College | 8 | 6% | $37,392 |
| 13 | Touro Â鶹Íø Nevada | 8 | 5% | N/A |
| 14 | Southwestern Community College | 7 | 1% | $3,413 |
| 15 | Alaska Pacific Â鶹Íø | 6 | 5% | $34,600 |
| 16 | Liberty Â鶹Íø | 5 | 0% | $40,075 |
| 17 | Â鶹Íø of Alaska Anchorage | 5 | 0% | $27,190 |
| 18 | Plymouth State Â鶹Íø | 4 | 0% | $28,950 |
| 19 | Mt Hood Community College | 4 | 0% | $7,001 |
| 20 | Montreat College | 3 | 2% | $39,839 |
| 21 | New England College | 3 | 0% | $55,386 |
| 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.