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Best Parks & Recreation Colleges in Michigan

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

41

Colleges

5,802

Graduates/yr

25

Public

Bachelor's

Top Degree

Ranked: Parks & Recreation Programs in Michigan

PublicBachelor's

Michigan State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Grand Valley State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Central Michigan University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Western Michigan University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Wayne State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Eastern Michigan University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Oakland University

Rochester Hills

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Northern Michigan University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Davenport University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

The University of Olivet

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Calvin University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Northwood University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Aquinas College

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Lake Superior State University

Sault Ste Marie

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Cornerstone University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Madonna University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Michigan Technological University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Siena Heights University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Rochester University

Rochester Hills

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Spring Arbor University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Hillsdale College

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Concordia University Ann Arbor

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Macomb Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Lansing Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Kalamazoo Valley Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Jackson College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Henry Ford College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Schoolcraft Community College District

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Kellogg Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Washtenaw Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

University Center

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Southwestern Michigan College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Andrews University

Berrien Springs

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Gogebic Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Muskegon Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Mott Community College

In-State Tuition

Studying Parks & Recreation in Michigan

Michigan has 41 accredited colleges offering parks & recreation programs, producing 5,802 graduates annually. Of these, 25 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Michigan 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.