Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies (Bachelor's Degree) at California State University-Northridge

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$33,920

Est. from CA median (9 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$16,583

Est. from CA median (8 programs)

Where California State University-Northridge Stands

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

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge	$7,095	$33,920*	—	$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 University-Northridge, approximately 56% 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 9 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.