Associate's Degree
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies at Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan · See Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies nationally
Poor return
$-8,276 over 10 years
For graduates of Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies at Western Michigan University.
On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.
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Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$47,227
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
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Median debt as of 2024
$-8,276
10-year net gain as of 2024
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 |
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| 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 Western Michigan University
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $93,629 | — | +1,492% | Strong return |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | Associate's | $100,965 | $27,000 | +1,286% | Strong return |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Associate's | $97,447 | $27,000 | +1,199% | Strong return |
| Industrial Engineering | Associate's | $82,100 | — | +1,115% | Strong return |
| Computer Science | Associate's | $93,924 | $27,000 | +1,111% | Strong return |
| Mechanical Engineering | Associate's | $91,489 | $29,000 | +1,031% | Strong return |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Associate's | $91,015 | $29,000 | +1,019% | Strong return |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $104,633 | $68,549 | +974% | 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.