Bachelor's in Outdoor Leadership

Pacific University Oregon has a rich history and a deep commitment to providing a personalized and supportive learning environment. Pacific University Oregon offers a diverse array of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in various disciplines, including the arts, humanities, health professions, and natural sciences. The university's focus on hands-on learning, research opportunities, and community engagement enables students to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges. With a picturesque campus nestled in the Pacific Northwest and a close-knit community of scholars, Pacific University Oregon provides students with an enriching educational experience that prepares them for successful careers and meaningful contributions to society.

The outdoor leadership program is designed to prepare students for work in the growing outdoor industry, or any field that requires dynamic leadership, risk management, and decision making skills to solve complex challenges within a team. The outdoor adventure industry generates $889 billion in annual consumer spending in the United States, and there are more than 7 million American jobs, according to the Outdoor Industry Association. Oregon alone has $5.1 billion in outdoor industry wages and over 170,000 direct jobs. Major in outdoor leadership, or choose a minor in applied outdoor leadership or minor in outdoor leadership education as you spend your college years learning to do what you love.