# University of Southern Mississippi: Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies (bachelor's)

Hattiesburg, MS. IPEDS 176372, CIP 31.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-southern-mississippi/majors/parks-recreation-and-leisure-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $25,354
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,056 (U.S. median for this major: $49,369 across 63 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,460 (U.S. median $22,500)
- Rank in MS: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,313

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $45,056 minus $30,550 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,867 | $87,216 | 6.0 years |
| 30-48k | $20,432 | $89,696 | 6.2 years |
| 48-75k | $22,756 | $99,899 | 6.9 years |
| 75-110k | $25,812 | $113,315 | 7.8 years |
| 110k+ | $26,542 | $116,519 | 8.0 years |

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

## Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies at MS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern Mississippi | $45,056 | $29,460 | $21,708 | 49% |

## 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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