# Northern Arizona University: Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies (bachelor's)

Flagstaff, AZ. IPEDS 105330, CIP 31.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/northern-arizona-university/majors/parks-recreation-and-leisure-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,672
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,501 (U.S. median for this major: $49,369 across 63 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,500 (U.S. median $22,500)
- Rank in AZ: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AZ median for this major (3 colleges, $52,355): -$1,854
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,132

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,501 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AZ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,709 | $41,069 | 3.0 years |
| 30-48k | $10,398 | $43,984 | 3.2 years |
| 48-75k | $13,330 | $56,386 | 4.1 years |
| 75-110k | $18,050 | $76,352 | 5.5 years |
| 110k+ | $20,686 | $87,502 | 6.3 years |

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

## Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies at AZ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | $52,355 | $22,396 | $14,967 | 68% |
| Northern Arizona University | $50,501 | $21,500 | $14,158 | 61% |

## 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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