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Bachelor's0% vs national median125 grads tracked

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies at Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Ranked 18th of 50 bachelor's programs in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$35,233
middle 50%: $26,977 – $44,882
Median · 5 years out
$50,257
middle 50%: $37,067 – $61,778
Median · 10 years out
$59,105
middle 50%: $41,695 – $73,614

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies (bachelor's) graduates.

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

Graduates of Southeastern Oklahoma State University's bachelor's program in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies earn a median $35,233 one year after graduating, rising to $59,105 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 0% above the national median of $50,060 for this field, ranking 18th of 50 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.

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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
8.4 yrs
≈ $9,927 total interest

Same major at other universities

SUNY Cortland
$52,872 · 5 yrs out
Oklahoma State University
$52,575 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
$52,354 · 5 yrs out
Metropolitan State University of Denver
$51,960 · 5 yrs out
Ferrum College
$51,505 · 5 yrs out
Oregon State University
$50,676 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Commonwealth University
$50,111 · 5 yrs out
Bowling Green State University
$50,101 · 5 yrs out
University of Georgia
$50,060 · 5 yrs out
Winona State University
$50,026 · 5 yrs out
Northern Arizona University
$49,951 · 5 yrs out
Utah State University
$49,659 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$113,931 · 5 yrs out
Transportation and Materials Moving (Bachelor's)
$110,938 · 5 yrs out
Air Transportation (Bachelor's)
$110,938 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$98,392 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$93,908 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$89,177 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$89,177 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$84,159 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$75,525 · 5 yrs out
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$75,525 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$75,525 · 5 yrs out
Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's)
$72,585 · 5 yrs out

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