Field of study · CIP 31.06
Outdoor Education
Offered at 52 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 12 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 10 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 23 | $30,117 | — | — |
| Master's | 6 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 1 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Lewis College | CO | $30,117 | $38,260 | — |
| 2 | Murray State University | KY | — | $36,005 | — |
| 3 | Central Michigan University | MI | $35,851 | — | $27,872 |
| 4 | Prescott College | AZ | $26,887 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Related fields
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $57,313Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities ManagementBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $53,720Parks, Recreation, and Leisure StudiesBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $53,677Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, OtherBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $47,573
Quick answers
- How much do outdoor education graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in outdoor education reports median earnings of $30,117. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
