Bachelor's-3% vs national median923 grads tracked
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology at University of North Carolina - Charlotte
Ranked 112th of 273 bachelor's programs in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$32,981
middle 50%: $24,315 – $43,694
Median · 5 years out
$55,421
middle 50%: $39,745 – $74,421
Median · 10 years out
$67,702
middle 50%: $50,021 – $94,389
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 graduates in North Carolina start with a $33k median salary. Earnings reach $68k by year 10.
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
7.9 yrs
≈ $9,544 total interest
Same major at other universities
Kennesaw State University
$55,683 · 5 yrs out
Benedictine University
$55,621 · 5 yrs out
Hamline University
$55,464 · 5 yrs out
Marshall University
$55,464 · 5 yrs out
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
$55,464 · 5 yrs out
North Carolina State University
$55,457 · 5 yrs out
Bridgewater College
$55,250 · 5 yrs out
University of Cincinnati
$55,150 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota State University, Mankato
$55,143 · 5 yrs out
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
$55,135 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
$55,085 · 5 yrs out
Georgia College & State University
$55,024 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at University of North Carolina - Charlotte
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$142,668 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Doctorate)
$136,177 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$133,770 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$130,533 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$125,011 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$116,930 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Doctorate)
$116,180 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Master's)
$112,184 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$111,660 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$107,901 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$107,772 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$106,281 · 5 yrs out
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