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Best Parks & Recreation Colleges in Florida

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

34

Colleges

5,823

Graduates/yr

14

Public

Bachelor's

Top Degree

Ranked: Parks & Recreation Programs in Florida

PublicBachelor's

University of Central Florida

In-State Tuition

University of Florida

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Florida State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Florida Atlantic University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Florida International University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of West Florida

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

The University of Tampa

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of Florida-Online

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

University of Miami

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of North Florida

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Webber International University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Southeastern University

Net Price <$30K

University of South Florida

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Lynn University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Bethune-Cookman University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Jacksonville University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Barry University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Saint Leo University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Flagler College

Saint Augustine

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Warner University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Northwest Florida State College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Florida Southern College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Stetson University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Johnson University Florida

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Chipola College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Florida Institute of Technology

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Tallahassee Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Pensacola State College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Florida College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

St. Thomas University

Net Price <$30K

Studying Parks & Recreation in Florida

Florida has 34 accredited colleges offering parks & recreation programs, producing 5,823 graduates annually. Of these, 14 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Florida 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.