Compare 5 Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $34,038.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies tells a different story. Across 5 programs, earnings range from $26,353 to $45,351—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania's Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies program leads with graduates earning $45,351, well above the $34,038 average. The data reinforces that program strength matters more than institutional prestige—outcomes vary by nearly $19K across regional programs.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $45,351 | 67 | $26,000 | Manageable | $26,389 | High | |
| #2 | Cuny Lehman CollegePublic | $41,484 | 14 | $10,950 | Excellent | $11,955 | Manageable |
| #3 | Ithaca CollegePrivate | $29,461 | 6 | $24,000 | High | $53,476 | High |
| #4 | $27,543 | 13 | $22,750 | High | $39,759 | High | |
| #5 | Gordon CollegePrivate | $26,353 | 15 | $26,250 | High | $43,838 | High |
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Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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