Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt graduates compare to all programs nationally
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt graduates earn $26k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all parks, recreation and leisure studies bachelors programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (13 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | $26,224 | — | $16,583* | — |
| California State University-East Bay | $43,700 | $47,830 | $20,306* | 0.46 |
| California State University-Sacramento | $40,338 | $52,683 | $20,024* | 0.50 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $39,157 | — | $16,369* | 0.42 |
| California State University-Long Beach | $35,532 | $44,407 | $14,500* | 0.41 |
| California State University-Chico | $33,920 | $54,762 | $18,179* | 0.54 |
| National Median | $34,451 | — | $22,500* | 0.65 |
Other Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-East Bay Hayward | $7,055 | $43,700 | $20,306 |
| California State University-Sacramento Sacramento | $7,602 | $40,338 | $20,024 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo | $11,075 | $39,157 | $16,369 |
| California State University-Long Beach Long Beach | $7,008 | $35,532 | $14,500 |
| California State University-Chico Chico | $8,064 | $33,920 | $18,179 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, approximately 46% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 12 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.