Bachelor's-7% vs national median474 grads tracked
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology at University of South Dakota
Ranked 153rd of 273 bachelor's programs in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$33,536
middle 50%: $23,813 – $43,047
Median · 5 years out
$53,212
middle 50%: $41,344 – $69,558
Median · 10 years out
$56,378
middle 50%: $42,950 – $79,157
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
The University of South Dakota reports a median first-year salary of $34k for Parks, Recreation, and Kinesiology majors. Mid-career earnings reach $53k, rising to $56k by year ten.
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
≈ $9,841 total interest
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$53,485 · 5 yrs out
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$53,485 · 5 yrs out
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$53,485 · 5 yrs out
SUNY at Fredonia
$53,384 · 5 yrs out
University of Lynchburg
$53,343 · 5 yrs out
Northern Illinois University
$53,298 · 5 yrs out
Christopher Newport University
$53,150 · 5 yrs out
Montana State University - Billings
$53,107 · 5 yrs out
Liberty University
$52,936 · 5 yrs out
Randolph College
$52,920 · 5 yrs out
Cameron University
$52,839 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College at Brockport
$52,803 · 5 yrs out
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$232,751 · 5 yrs out
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$136,818 · 5 yrs out
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$116,358 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$107,201 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$95,450 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$95,189 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$89,791 · 5 yrs out
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$89,516 · 5 yrs out
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$87,051 · 5 yrs out
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$83,134 · 5 yrs out
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$83,134 · 5 yrs out
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$77,249 · 5 yrs out
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