Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies

Bachelor's degree · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Champaign, IL

CIP 31.01

$34,742Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$61,313Median earnings 4 years after
$63,748Median earnings 5 years after
$22,564Median federal debt
81Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign earn a median of $34,742 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 $22,564, about 65% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale
$32,357$20,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign make?

The median salary is $34,742 one year after graduation and $63,748 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,564.

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