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Best Parks & Recreation Colleges in Connecticut

11 accredited institutions in Connecticut offering parks & recreation programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

11

Colleges

939

Graduates/yr

5

Public

Bachelor's

Top Degree

Ranked: Parks & Recreation Programs in Connecticut

PublicBachelor's

Southern Connecticut State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Connecticut

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Central Connecticut State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Eastern Connecticut State University

In-State Tuition

Private For-ProfitBachelor's

Post University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Albertus Magnus College

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Connecticut State Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Mitchell College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

University of Saint Joseph

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

University of New Haven

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

University of Bridgeport

Net Price <$30K

Studying Parks & Recreation in Connecticut

Connecticut has 11 accredited colleges offering parks & recreation programs, producing 939 graduates annually. Of these, 5 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Connecticut residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.