Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies

Bachelor's degree · Shepherd University · Shepherdstown, WV

CIP 31.01

$34,287Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$51,789Median earnings 4 years after

$50,742Median earnings 5 years after

$22,625Median federal debt

25Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies at Shepherd University earn a median of $34,287 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 $22,625, about 66% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $34,287 one year after graduation and $50,742 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,625.

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