Associate's Degree
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies at University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, Missouri · See Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies nationally
Strong return
+$57,824 over 10 years
For graduates of Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies at University of Missouri-Columbia.
Graduate earnings clearly outpace the cost and debt — this degree pays back quickly.
$38,725
Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$55,583
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
$20,500
Median debt as of 2024
$57,824
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 University of Missouri-Columbia
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $120,764 | $28,485 | +1,388% | Strong return |
| Chemistry | Master's | $104,095 | — | +1,358% | Strong return |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $101,542 | $31,045 | +991% | Strong return |
| Computer Engineering | Associate's | $96,583 | $19,500 | +983% | Strong return |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's | $96,383 | $20,600 | +970% | Strong return |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Associate's | $95,739 | $22,500 | +941% | Strong return |
| Industrial Engineering | Associate's | $96,907 | $26,512 | +934% | Strong return |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's | $93,018 | $20,906 | +897% | 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.