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Doctoral (Research)+10% vs national median34 grads tracked

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology at University of Toledo

Ranked 3rd of 20 doctoral (research) programs in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$64,226
middle 50%: $55,935 – $74,301
Median · 5 years out
$100,908
middle 50%: $75,586 – $121,578
Median · 10 years out
$89,177
middle 50%: $70,298 – $129,123

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 Toledo's doctoral (research) program in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology earn a median $64,226 one year after graduating, rising to $89,177 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 10% above the national median of $91,987 for this field, ranking 3rd 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
4.4 yrs
≈ $4,921 total interest

Same major at other universities

Arizona State University
$104,398 · 5 yrs out
University of Connecticut
$103,697 · 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
University of Northern Colorado
$92,726 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The)
$92,587 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Toledo

Medicine (Doctorate)
$157,153 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$153,185 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$144,661 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$142,291 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Bachelor's)
$133,861 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$114,113 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$104,982 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$104,250 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$99,772 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$96,791 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$96,739 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$93,670 · 5 yrs out

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