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

Bellingham, WA. IPEDS 237011, CIP 31.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-washington-university/majors/parks-recreation-and-leisure-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,558
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,832 (U.S. median for this major: $49,369 across 63 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $17,897 (U.S. median $22,500)
- Rank in WA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,463

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.43 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,832 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,915 | $57,213 | 5.4 years |
| 30-48k | $14,147 | $62,671 | 5.9 years |
| 48-75k | $17,539 | $77,698 | 7.3 years |
| 75-110k | $24,301 | $107,653 | 10.1 years |
| 110k+ | $27,984 | $123,969 | 11.7 years |

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

## Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Washington University | $50,832 | $17,897 | $21,193 | 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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