# University of South Alabama: Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies (bachelor's)

Mobile, AL. IPEDS 102094, CIP 31.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-south-alabama/majors/parks-recreation-and-leisure-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,557
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,912 (U.S. median for this major: $49,369 across 63 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,750 (U.S. median $22,500)
- Rank in AL: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,457

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.45 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,912 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,657 | $56,324 | 3.7 years |
| 30-48k | $13,265 | $59,029 | 3.8 years |
| 48-75k | $16,277 | $72,433 | 4.7 years |
| 75-110k | $23,252 | $103,471 | 6.7 years |
| 110k+ | $25,322 | $112,683 | 7.3 years |

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

## Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Alabama | $46,912 | $26,750 | $17,648 | 53% |

## 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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