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Bachelor's-9% vs national median796 grads tracked

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology at Missouri State University

Ranked 176th of 273 bachelor's programs in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$29,306
middle 50%: $22,216 – $37,488
Median · 5 years out
$51,821
middle 50%: $38,105 – $70,333
Median · 10 years out
$62,738
middle 50%: $44,864 – $85,927

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

Graduates of Missouri State University's bachelor's program in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology earn a median $29,306 one year after graduating, rising to $62,738 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 9% below the national median of $57,171 for this field, ranking 176th of 273 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
8.6 yrs
≈ $10,515 total interest

Same major at other universities

Lewis University
$52,270 · 5 yrs out
Bowling Green State University
$52,270 · 5 yrs out
Manchester University
$52,212 · 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
University of Northern Colorado
$51,785 · 5 yrs out
Kent State University
$51,760 · 5 yrs out
Wright State University
$51,665 · 5 yrs out
Clemson University
$51,522 · 5 yrs out
Dakota State University
$51,480 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota Morris
$51,223 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Missouri State University

Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$104,078 · 5 yrs out
Military Science, Leadership and Operational Art (Master's)
$102,715 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$101,595 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$94,668 · 5 yrs out
Construction Management (Bachelor's)
$86,597 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$86,367 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$86,086 · 5 yrs out
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Doctorate)
$84,962 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$83,858 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's)
$79,076 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$77,706 · 5 yrs out

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