U.S. median for this major: $49,369.
College Scorecard field of study; 39 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 58% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $22,500.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $27,841. College Scorecard.
Northern Michigan University Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Michigan colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Northern Michigan University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $7,697 | $34,329 | 4.6 years |
| $30–48k | $7,185 | $32,045 | 4.3 years |
| $48–75k | $11,051 | $49,287 | 6.6 years |
| $75–110k | $16,324 | $72,805 | 9.8 years |
| $110k+ | $22,268 | $99,315 | 13.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (33% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies graduates 4 years after graduating ($40,825) minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $7,414 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies at Michigan colleges
Every Michigan college we cover that reports Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Michigan University | $40,825 | $23,855 | $14,085 | 52% |
| 2 | Central Michigan University | $39,947 | — | $17,597 | 59% |
2 more Michigan colleges offer Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies but have too few graduates to report earnings.
What families pay at Northern Michigan University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Northern Michigan University
- Acceptance rate: 84% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 52% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $47,107
- Full cost breakdown · all 76 majors · overview
Northern Michigan University Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies questions
How much do Northern Michigan University Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies graduates earn?
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies graduates of Northern Michigan University earn a median $40,825 four years after graduating and $28,890 one year after. The U.S. median for Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies graduates across 63 colleges is $49,369.
How much debt do Northern Michigan University Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies graduates of Northern Michigan University is $23,855, about 58% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $22,500.
Where does Northern Michigan University rank for Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies in Michigan?
Of 2 Michigan colleges reporting Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies graduate earnings, Northern Michigan University ranks 1st, the highest.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Northern Michigan University Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/northern-michigan-university/majors/parks-recreation-and-leisure-studies (College Scorecard and BLS data).