Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies

Bachelor's degree · California State University-Fresno · Fresno, CA

CIP 31.01

$32,697Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,336Median earnings 4 years after
$45,967Median earnings 5 years after
$14,061Median federal debt
26Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies at California State University-Fresno earn a median of $32,697 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,983 four years after graduating (middle half: $37,138–$67,192). Median debt is $14,061, about 43% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
California State University-East Bay
Hayward
$43,700—
California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento
$40,338$19,181
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
$39,157$15,400
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach
$35,532$14,750
California State University-Chico
Chico
$33,920$17,886
San Diego State University
San Diego
$33,692$14,999
San Francisco State University
San Francisco
$28,427$16,500
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata
$26,224—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies graduates from California State University-Fresno make?

The median salary is $32,697 one year after graduation and $45,967 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,061.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.