Bachelor's-9% vs national median111 grads tracked
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology at Manchester University
Ranked 172nd of 273 bachelor's programs in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$32,051
middle 50%: $24,541 – $41,875
Median · 5 years out
$52,212
middle 50%: $40,417 – $69,669
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Parks and recreation majors earn $32k in their first year. Earnings reach $52k by year five.
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?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
8.7 yrs
≈ $10,239 total interest
Same major at other universities
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
$52,503 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina at Wilmington (The)
$52,476 · 5 yrs out
University of Central Oklahoma
$52,371 · 5 yrs out
Fairmont State University
$52,354 · 5 yrs out
Lewis University
$52,270 · 5 yrs out
Bowling Green State University
$52,270 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Parkside
$52,109 · 5 yrs out
Northwestern State University
$52,055 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
$52,031 · 5 yrs out
Missouri State University
$51,821 · 5 yrs out
University of Northern Colorado
$51,785 · 5 yrs out
Kent State University
$51,760 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Manchester University
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's)
$79,247 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$71,002 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$64,085 · 5 yrs out
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (Bachelor's)
$63,681 · 5 yrs out
Marketing (Bachelor's)
$63,610 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$58,450 · 5 yrs out
History (Bachelor's)
$58,065 · 5 yrs out
History (Bachelor's)
$58,065 · 5 yrs out
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's)
$52,212 · 5 yrs out
Social Sciences (Bachelor's)
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$50,539 · 5 yrs out
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's)
$50,441 · 5 yrs out
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