Associate's Degree
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies at Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon · See Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies nationally
Break-even
+$10,316 over 10 years
For graduates of Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies at Oregon State University.
The payoff is roughly break-even — the degree recovers its cost, but slowly.
$34,451
Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$50,685
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
$20,104
Median debt as of 2024
$10,316
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 Oregon State University
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General | Master's | $124,171 | — | +1,919% | Strong return |
| Natural Sciences | Associate's | $112,393 | — | +1,619% | Strong return |
| Computer Science | Associate's | $109,905 | $22,721 | +1,267% | Strong return |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Associate's | $105,331 | $22,664 | +1,171% | Strong return |
| Construction Engineering | Associate's | $106,199 | $25,000 | +1,167% | Strong return |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Associate's | $103,024 | $22,731 | +1,122% | Strong return |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | Associate's | $96,618 | $21,500 | +997% | Strong return |
| Chemical Engineering | Associate's | $95,971 | $24,000 | +963% | 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.