Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies

Bachelor's degree · Pittsburg State University · Pittsburg, KS

CIP 31.01

$35,587Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$18,245Median federal debt

22Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies at Pittsburg State University earn a median of $35,587 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 $18,245, about 51% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies graduates from Pittsburg State University make?

The median salary is $35,587 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,245.

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