Best Schools for Outdoor Education

Outdoor Education graduates earn a median of $37,588 within four years of graduating, ranking #283 out of 283 tracked majors — 40% below the median across all fields. There are 2 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 22 recent graduates.

Earnings for Outdoor Education vary little between colleges — $35,579 to $39,598 from bottom to top. That is the usual pattern: the field you choose separates earnings more than the college you choose.

Schools

$37,588

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#283

of 283 Majors

Graduates

Outdoor Education by State

Top Outdoor Education Schools by Graduate Earnings

Fort Lewis College

Durango, CO · Public

$39,598

4yr Earnings

20 grads · small sample

1yr: $23,048 (22)

Acceptance: 93.2%

Vermont State University

Randolph, VT · Public

$35,579

4yr Earnings

18 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 83.2%

Majors with Similar Earnings

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Outdoor Education?

Fort Lewis College ranks #1 for Outdoor Education with median graduate earnings of $39,598 within four years of graduating. There are 2 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Outdoor Education graduates earn?

Outdoor Education graduates earn an average of $37,588 within four years of graduating. This is 40% below the median across all majors. Earnings range from $35,579 to $39,598 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Outdoor Education program?

The average acceptance rate across Outdoor Education programs is 88.2%. The most selective program is at Vermont State University with a 83.2% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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