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

Shepherdstown, WV. IPEDS 237792, CIP 31.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/shepherd-university/majors/parks-recreation-and-leisure-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,287
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,789 (U.S. median for this major: $49,369 across 63 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,950 (U.S. median $22,500)
- Rank in WV: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,420

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,789 minus $32,695 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WV (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,906 | $34,865 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $7,753 | $34,191 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $10,107 | $44,572 | 2.3 years |
| 75-110k | $14,000 | $61,740 | 3.2 years |
| 110k+ | $15,866 | $69,969 | 3.7 years |

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

## Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies at WV colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd University | $51,789 | $24,950 | $11,363 | 51% |

## 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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