# Missouri State University-Springfield: Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies (bachelor's)

Springfield, MO. IPEDS 179566, CIP 31.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/missouri-state-university-springfield/majors/parks-recreation-and-leisure-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,345
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $41,550 (U.S. median for this major: $49,369 across 63 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,457 (U.S. median $22,500)
- Rank in MO: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (3 colleges, $41,550): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,819

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $41,550 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,718 | $59,262 | 9.7 years |
| 30-48k | $13,529 | $58,445 | 9.6 years |
| 48-75k | $14,905 | $64,390 | 10.5 years |
| 75-110k | $18,770 | $81,086 | 13.3 years |
| 110k+ | $20,576 | $88,888 | 14.5 years |

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

## Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $55,280 | $21,500 | $20,268 | 75% |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $41,550 | $27,457 | $17,613 | 58% |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $40,266 | not reported | $15,882 | 58% |

## 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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