# Georgia Southern University: Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies (bachelor's)

Statesboro, GA. IPEDS 139931, CIP 31.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/georgia-southern-university/majors/parks-recreation-and-leisure-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,086
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,573 (U.S. median for this major: $49,369 across 63 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,936 (U.S. median $22,500)
- Rank in GA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,796

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $42,573 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,162 | $53,756 | 5.9 years |
| 30-48k | $12,564 | $55,533 | 6.1 years |
| 48-75k | $14,965 | $66,145 | 7.3 years |
| 75-110k | $18,408 | $81,363 | 9.0 years |
| 110k+ | $19,789 | $87,467 | 9.7 years |

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

## Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Southern University | $42,573 | $24,936 | $15,267 | 55% |

## 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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