Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies

Bachelor's degree · Western Washington University · Bellingham, WA

CIP 31.01

$27,558Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$50,832Median earnings 4 years after

$42,232Median earnings 5 years after

$17,395Median federal debt

43Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies at Western Washington University earn a median of $27,558 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 $17,395, about 63% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies graduates from Western Washington University make?

The median salary is $27,558 one year after graduation and $42,232 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,395.

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