The Outdoor Education major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Education, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Education, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services SOC: 39-1014 Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $46,900 | 92,830 | N/A | N/A |
Recreation Workers SOC: 39-9032 Occupation: Recreation Workers | $35,380 | 309,640 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,900 | 92,830 |
| 2023 | $46,060 | 88,140 |
| 2022 | $44,660 | 79,060 |
| 2021 | $44,870 | 66,860 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,380 | 309,640 |
| 2023 | $34,410 | 281,750 |
| 2022 | $31,680 | 270,380 |
| 2021 | $29,680 | 264,020 |
| 2020 | $28,440 | 325,640 |