Best Parks & Recreation Colleges in Georgia
31 accredited institutions in Georgia offering parks & recreation programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
31
Colleges
4,044
Graduates/yr
15
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree
Ranked: Parks & Recreation Programs in Georgia
1
PublicBachelor's
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro
849
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$4,371
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of Georgia
Athens
717
Graduates/yr
37%
Acceptance
$9,790
In-State Tuition
88%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw
717
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$4,450
In-State Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville
267
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$7,508
In-State Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Emory University
Atlanta
186
Graduates/yr
11%
Acceptance
$59,920
Tuition
92%
Grad Rate
$7,058
Net Price <$30K
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6
PublicBachelor's
University of West Georgia
Carrollton
168
Graduates/yr
49%
Acceptance
$4,371
In-State Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicBachelor's
Columbus State University
Columbus
132
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$4,371
In-State Tuition
42%
Grad Rate
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Berry College
Mount Berry
117
Graduates/yr
62%
Acceptance
$40,140
Tuition
74%
Grad Rate
$18,203
Net Price <$30K
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9
PublicMaster's
Georgia State University
Atlanta
111
Graduates/yr
62%
Acceptance
$7,158
In-State Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
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10
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Reinhardt University
Waleska
105
Graduates/yr
55%
Acceptance
$27,080
Tuition
36%
Grad Rate
$24,850
Net Price <$30K
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11
PublicBachelor's
Valdosta State University
Valdosta
78
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$4,371
In-State Tuition
42%
Grad Rate
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12
PublicAssociate's
Georgia Military College
Milledgeville
75
Graduates/yr
$7,605
In-State Tuition
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Morehouse College
Atlanta
69
Graduates/yr
51%
Acceptance
$27,984
Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
$33,016
Net Price <$30K
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14
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Shorter University
Rome
63
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$23,514
Tuition
36%
Grad Rate
$14,860
Net Price <$30K
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Emmanuel University
Franklin Springs
60
Graduates/yr
53%
Acceptance
$22,914
Tuition
37%
Grad Rate
$20,573
Net Price <$30K
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16
PublicAssociate's
South Georgia Technical College
Americus
54
Graduates/yr
$3,000
In-State Tuition
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Point University
West Point
45
Graduates/yr
68%
Acceptance
$21,150
Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
$16,991
Net Price <$30K
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18
Private NonprofitBachelor's
LaGrange College
Lagrange
33
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$33,620
Tuition
42%
Grad Rate
$17,351
Net Price <$30K
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19
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Young Harris College
Young Harris
30
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$30,800
Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
$14,000
Net Price <$30K
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20
PublicBachelor's
Clayton State University
Morrow
27
Graduates/yr
71%
Acceptance
$4,064
In-State Tuition
35%
Grad Rate
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21
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Covenant College
Lookout Mountain
21
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$39,270
Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
$14,741
Net Price <$30K
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22
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Toccoa Falls College
Toccoa Falls
21
Graduates/yr
63%
Acceptance
$23,250
Tuition
45%
Grad Rate
$18,918
Net Price <$30K
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23
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Piedmont University
Demorest
18
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$30,200
Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
$15,746
Net Price <$30K
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24
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Brenau University
Gainesville
15
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$31,000
Tuition
37%
Grad Rate
$24,626
Net Price <$30K
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25
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Truett McConnell University
Cleveland
15
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$23,952
Tuition
41%
Grad Rate
$17,498
Net Price <$30K
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26
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Brewton-Parker College
Mount Vernon
12
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$18,400
Tuition
20%
Grad Rate
$20,398
Net Price <$30K
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27
PublicBachelor's
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus
12
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$4,064
In-State Tuition
32%
Grad Rate
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28
PublicAssociate's
Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins
9
Graduates/yr
$2,400
In-State Tuition
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29
PublicAssociate's
Augusta Technical College
Augusta
9
Graduates/yr
$3,000
In-State Tuition
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30
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Thomas University
Thomasville
6
Graduates/yr
43%
Acceptance
$11,400
Tuition
29%
Grad Rate
$15,597
Net Price <$30K
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31
PublicAssociate's
Columbus Technical College
Columbus
3
Graduates/yr
$2,400
In-State Tuition
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Studying Parks & Recreation in Georgia
Georgia has 31 accredited colleges offering parks & recreation programs, producing 4,044 graduates annually. Of these, 15 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Georgia 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.