Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies at Simpson University
Bachelor's Degree
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simpson University | $33,920* | — | — | — |
| 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 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.