# Oregon State University-Cascades Campus: Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies (bachelor's)

Bend, OR. IPEDS 440828, CIP 31.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/oregon-state-university-cascades-campus/majors/parks-recreation-and-leisure-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,451
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,044 (U.S. median for this major: $49,369 across 63 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,500 (U.S. median $22,500)
- Rank in OR: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OR median for this major (3 colleges, $46,044): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,325

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.45 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,044 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,497 | $51,162 | 5.4 years |
| 30-48k | $11,716 | $52,136 | 5.5 years |
| 48-75k | $16,694 | $74,288 | 7.8 years |
| 75-110k | $20,055 | $89,245 | 9.4 years |
| 110k+ | $24,478 | $108,927 | 11.5 years |

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

## Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies at OR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon State University | $46,044 | $22,500 | $19,604 | 70% |
| Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | $46,044 | $22,500 | $18,048 | 56% |
| Southern Oregon University | $36,135 | not reported | $16,732 | 43% |

## 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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