Field of study · CIP 31.99
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
Offered at 23 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 | 6 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 5 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 9 | — | $47,573 | $20,684 |
| Master's | 2 | — | — | — |
| Doctoral | 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 certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | OK | $44,953 | — | $19,500 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howard University | DC | — | $52,662 | — |
| 2 | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | OK | — | $49,581 | $19,673 |
| 3 | Southern Wesleyan University | SC | — | $47,573 | — |
| 4 | Chadron State College | NE | — | $46,888 | $20,684 |
| 5 | University of Dayton | OH | $46,593 | — | $21,500 |
| 6 | University of North Alabama | AL | — | $45,097 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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