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Best Parks & Recreation Colleges in Washington

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

15

Colleges

1,263

Graduates/yr

8

Public

Bachelor's

Top Degree

Ranked: Parks & Recreation Programs in Washington

PublicBachelor's

Central Washington University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Western Washington University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Washington State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Pacific Lutheran University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Gonzaga University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

University of Puget Sound

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Saint Martin's University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Eastern Washington University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Whitworth University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Green River College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Pierce College District

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Seattle University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Spokane Falls Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Walla Walla University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Spokane Community College

In-State Tuition

Studying Parks & Recreation in Washington

Washington has 15 accredited colleges offering parks & recreation programs, producing 1,263 graduates annually. Of these, 8 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Washington 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.