# University of North Carolina at Greensboro: Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies (bachelor's)

Greensboro, NC. IPEDS 199148, CIP 31.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-greensboro/majors/parks-recreation-and-leisure-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,561
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,838 (U.S. median for this major: $49,369 across 63 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $22,500)
- Rank in NC: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (3 colleges, $42,838): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,531

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.36 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $42,838 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,305 | $31,850 | 3.4 years |
| 30-48k | $8,082 | $35,238 | 3.8 years |
| 48-75k | $11,605 | $50,598 | 5.4 years |
| 75-110k | $16,979 | $74,028 | 7.9 years |
| 110k+ | $19,580 | $85,369 | 9.2 years |

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

## Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Carolina University | $47,336 | $19,587 | $15,739 | 63% |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $42,838 | $26,000 | $10,965 | 56% |
| University of Mount Olive | $38,052 | not reported | $18,853 | 52% |

## 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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