# University of Minnesota-Twin Cities: Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies (bachelor's)

Minneapolis, MN. IPEDS 174066, CIP 31.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-minnesota-twin-cities/majors/parks-recreation-and-leisure-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,999
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,854 (U.S. median for this major: $49,369 across 63 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,369 (U.S. median $22,500)
- Rank in MN: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MN median for this major (3 colleges, $53,854): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,485

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.15 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,854 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,642 | $27,564 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $7,283 | $30,224 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $9,931 | $41,214 | 2.6 years |
| 75-110k | $16,415 | $68,122 | 4.3 years |
| 110k+ | $27,008 | $112,083 | 7.2 years |

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

## Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winona State University | $54,381 | $21,148 | $17,503 | 57% |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $53,854 | $25,369 | $16,778 | 85% |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | $40,452 | not reported | $18,743 | 65% |

## 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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