Location: Arcata, CA•In-State Tuition: $7,913•Out-of-State Tuition: $19,793•Admission Rate: 99%
Median Earnings (1yr)
$26,224
5th percentile
25th percentile in California
Est. Median Debt
$16,583
Est. from CA median (8 programs)
Sample: 17 graduates Limited data

Where California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all parks, recreation and leisure studies bachelors's programs nationally

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt (estimated ±10%)Other parks, recreation and leisure studies programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt graduates compare to all programs nationally

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt earns $26k — 5th percentile among parks, recreation and leisure studies bachelors programs.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (13 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
California State Polytechnic University-HumboldtArcata$7,913$26,224—$16,583*—
California State University-East BayHayward$7,055$43,700$47,830$20,306*0.46
California State University-SacramentoSacramento$7,602$40,338$52,683$20,024*0.50
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo$11,075$39,157—$16,369*0.42
California State University-Long BeachLong Beach$7,008$35,532$44,407$14,500*0.41
California State University-ChicoChico$8,064$33,920$54,762$18,179*0.54
National Median—$34,451—$22,500*0.65
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with parks, recreation and leisure studies graduates

Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:
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.