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Doctoral (Research)+1% vs national median91 grads tracked

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology at University of Northern Colorado

Ranked 8th of 20 doctoral (research) programs in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$74,515
middle 50%: $64,159 – $102,869
Median · 5 years out
$92,726
middle 50%: $72,156 – $110,004
Median · 10 years out
$101,595
middle 50%: $82,048 – $126,300

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology (doctoral (research)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of University of Northern Colorado's doctoral (research) program in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology earn a median $74,515 one year after graduating, rising to $101,595 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 1% above the national median of $91,987 for this field, ranking 8th of 20 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
4.3 yrs
≈ $4,546 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Connecticut
$103,697 · 5 yrs out
University of Toledo
$100,908 · 5 yrs out
University of Georgia
$99,192 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University
$95,329 · 5 yrs out
University of Iowa
$94,869 · 5 yrs out
University of Alabama
$92,787 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The)
$92,587 · 5 yrs out
University of Michigan
$91,987 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Bloomington
$91,243 · 5 yrs out
Clemson University
$90,933 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at Austin
$89,458 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina -Greensboro
$89,277 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Northern Colorado

Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$109,151 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$100,994 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$100,994 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$96,590 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$85,242 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$77,175 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$76,585 · 5 yrs out
Visual and Performing Arts (Doctorate)
$73,365 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$72,688 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$71,682 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$69,273 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$69,273 · 5 yrs out

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