Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management at South Dakota State University
Ranked 21st of 45 bachelor's programs in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management (bachelor's) graduates.
Graduates of South Dakota State University's bachelor's program in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management earn a median $36,129 one year after graduating, rising to $62,119 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 2% below the national median of $51,040 for this field, ranking 21st 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.
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