Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
Bachelor's degree · San Jose State University · San Jose, CA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,408Median earnings 3 years after
$73,198Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
42Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies at San Jose State University earn a median of $53,408. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,983 four years after graduating (middle half: $37,138–$67,192).
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (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 |
| California State University-Fresno Fresno | $32,697 | $14,061 |
| 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 San Jose State University make?
The median salary is $53,408 and $73,198 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.