# Northwestern Oklahoma State University: Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other (bachelor's)

Alva, OK. IPEDS 207306, CIP 31.99. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/northwestern-oklahoma-state-university/majors/parks-recreation-leisure-fitness-and-kinesiology-other

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $26,809
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $38,610 (U.S. median for this major: $40,250 across 3 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,335 (U.S. median $23,226)
- Rank in OK: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,640

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.36 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $38,610 minus $32,429 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OK (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,439 | $28,074 | 4.5 years |
| 30-48k | $7,828 | $34,130 | 5.5 years |
| 48-75k | $10,539 | $45,950 | 7.4 years |
| 75-110k | $12,638 | $55,102 | 8.9 years |
| 110k+ | $16,065 | $70,043 | 11.3 years |

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

## Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other at OK colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University | $38,610 | $20,335 | $10,104 | 30% |

## 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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