Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies

Bachelor's degree · Southern Oregon University · Ashland, OR

CIP 31.01

$19,139Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$36,135Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

8Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies at Southern Oregon University earn a median of $19,139 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 Oregon schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend	$34,451	$20,104
Oregon State University Corvallis	$34,451	$20,104

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies graduates from Southern Oregon University make?

The median salary is $19,139 one year after graduation.

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