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Bachelor's+1% vs national median1,640 grads tracked

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management at Clemson University

Ranked 18th of 45 bachelor's programs in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$34,950
middle 50%: $25,779 – $44,826
Median · 5 years out
$51,522
middle 50%: $40,223 – $68,148
Median · 10 years out
$63,693
middle 50%: $47,277 – $94,311

Salary trajectory

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

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

Graduates of Clemson University's bachelor's program in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management earn a median $34,950 one year after graduating, rising to $63,693 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 1% above the national median of $51,040 for this field, ranking 18th of 45 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?

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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
8.3 yrs
≈ $9,756 total interest

Same major at other universities

North Carolina State University
$53,606 · 5 yrs out
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
$52,920 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota State University, Mankato
$52,288 · 5 yrs out
Illinois State University
$52,132 · 5 yrs out
University of Northern Colorado
$52,107 · 5 yrs out
Midwestern State University
$51,789 · 5 yrs out
University of West Georgia
$51,040 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina at Wilmington (The)
$50,441 · 5 yrs out
South Dakota State University
$50,018 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse
$49,997 · 5 yrs out
Old Dominion University
$49,950 · 5 yrs out
Colorado State University
$49,378 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Clemson University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$151,716 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$141,351 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$138,614 · 5 yrs out
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (Bachelor's)
$133,128 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$124,978 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$123,290 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (Doctorate)
$110,498 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Master's)
$109,693 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$105,918 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$105,528 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Engineering (Certificate)
$103,837 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Certificate)
$103,837 · 5 yrs out

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