Associate's Degree
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies at University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa · See Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies nationally
Break-even
+$15,268 over 10 years
For graduates of Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies at University of Iowa.
The payoff is roughly break-even — the degree recovers its cost, but slowly.
By credential level
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | Certificate | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | Associate's | $51,944 | $25,000 | +28% | Break-even |
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | Associate's | $59,913 | — | +1,800% | Strong return |
| 2 | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster, OH | Associate's | $59,913 | — | +1,220% | Strong return |
| 3 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, OH | Associate's | $59,913 | — | +1,198% | Strong return |
| 4 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH | Associate's | $59,913 | — | +1,196% | Strong return |
| 5 | Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, OH | Associate's | $59,913 | — | +1,144% | Strong return |
| 6 | San Jose State University San Jose, CA | Associate's | $73,198 | — | +925% | Strong return |
| 7 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Associate's | $60,227 | $19,181 | +493% | Strong return |
| 8 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | Associate's | $65,672 | $12,250 | +481% | Strong return |
| 9 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | Associate's | $63,748 | $22,564 | +408% | Strong return |
| 10 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | Associate's | $62,734 | $14,999 | +390% | Strong return |
Other majors at University of Iowa
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance | Certificate | $95,685 | $22,250 | +1,554% | Strong return |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Associate's | $110,672 | $24,250 | +1,118% | Strong return |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | $71,710 | — | +1,086% | Strong return |
| Personal Awareness and Self-Improvement | Certificate | $79,063 | $19,500 | +1,049% | Strong return |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $135,774 | $119,905 | +923% | Strong return |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Associate's | $96,419 | $20,500 | +879% | Strong return |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Certificate | $145,651 | $42,275 | +854% | Strong return |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's | $87,478 | — | +843% | Strong return |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.