# Brigham Young University: Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies (bachelor's)

Provo, UT. IPEDS 230038, CIP 31.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/brigham-young-university/majors/parks-recreation-and-leisure-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $47,596
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,080 (U.S. median for this major: $49,369 across 63 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $12,000 (U.S. median $22,500)
- Rank in UT: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the UT median for this major (3 colleges, $59,855): +$3,225
- Versus the U.S. median: +$13,711

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 5 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,080 minus $38,580 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in UT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,444 | $52,220 | 2.1 years |
| 30-48k | $10,112 | $50,560 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $13,062 | $65,310 | 2.7 years |
| 75-110k | $16,378 | $81,890 | 3.3 years |
| 110k+ | $20,542 | $102,710 | 4.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies at UT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University | $63,080 | $12,000 | $15,564 | 81% |
| University of Utah | $59,855 | $22,982 | $16,200 | 65% |
| Utah State University | $39,091 | not reported | $14,936 | 59% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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