Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies

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

CIP 31.01

$47,726Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,898Median earnings 4 years after
$61,865Median earnings 5 years after
$30,099Median federal debt
34Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign earn a median of $47,726 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $56,313 four years after graduating (middle half: $43,725–$70,986). Median debt is $30,099, about 63% of first-year earnings.

Other programs at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $47,726 one year after graduation and $61,865 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $30,099.

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