Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies

Bachelor's degree · Western Colorado University · Gunnison, CO

CIP 31.01

$25,903Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,109Median earnings 4 years after
$31,184Median earnings 5 years after
$14,753Median federal debt
17Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies at Western Colorado University earn a median of $25,903 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 $14,753, about 57% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver
$42,886—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies graduates from Western Colorado University make?

The median salary is $25,903 one year after graduation and $31,184 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,753.

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