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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Simpson UniversityRedding | $38,522 | $33,920* | — | — | — |
 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 |
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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 Simpson University, approximately 42% 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.