Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies

Bachelor's degree · Central Michigan University · Mount Pleasant, MI

CIP 31.01

$27,511Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$39,947Median earnings 4 years after

$43,609Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies at Central Michigan University earn a median of $27,511 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).

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

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Northern Michigan University Marquette	$28,890	$20,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies graduates from Central Michigan University make?

The median salary is $27,511 one year after graduation and $43,609 after five years.

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