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Doctoral (Research)-1% vs national median92 grads tracked

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology at Clemson University

Ranked 12th of 20 doctoral (research) programs in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$78,709
middle 50%: $66,619 – $97,751
Median · 5 years out
$90,933
middle 50%: $73,728 – $110,315
Median · 10 years out
$101,595
middle 50%: $82,803 – $116,555

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 Clemson University's doctoral (research) program in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology earn a median $78,709 one year after graduating, rising to $101,595 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 1% below the national median of $91,987 for this field, ranking 12th 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?

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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
4.2 yrs
≈ $4,375 total interest

Same major at other universities

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
University of Michigan
$91,987 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Bloomington
$91,243 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at Austin
$89,458 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina -Greensboro
$89,277 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
$88,896 · 5 yrs out
University of Utah
$88,826 · 5 yrs out
Oregon State University
$87,772 · 5 yrs out
Texas Woman's University
$85,473 · 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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