Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies

Bachelor's degree · University of Iowa · Iowa City, IA

CIP 31.01

$37,103Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,098Median earnings 4 years after
$51,944Median earnings 5 years after
$25,000Median federal debt
43Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies at University of Iowa earn a median of $37,103 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 $25,000, about 67% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
$37,233$20,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies graduates from University of Iowa make?

The median salary is $37,103 one year after graduation and $51,944 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.

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