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Prescott College
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About Outdoor Education
Outdoor Education programs prepare 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.
Of the 59 Outdoor Education degrees granted each year at the Masters degree level, men make up 54% percent and women make up 46% percent of the field of study. Did you know that North Carolina has more students being awarded a degree in Outdoor Education than any other state in the US? In fact, North Carolina granted 18 degrees last year! The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Outdoor Education is $39,800.
Popularity of Outdoor Education Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Outdoor Education degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers
The highest paying career for Outdoor Education majors is Recreation Workers. But, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A position that is in high need that a degree in Outdoor Education can prepare you for is Recreation Workers.
Top Paying Careers
These are the highest paying careers for Outdoor Education majors.
Most In-Demand Careers
These are the careers in highest demand for Outdoor Education majors.
Student Demographics
Total Students
59
Female Students
27 (45%)
Male Students
32 (54%)
White (53, 90%)
Hispanic or Latino (2, 3%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (2, 3%)
Asian (1, 2%)
Two or more races (1, 2%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Black or African American (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)
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