Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies (Master's Degree) at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies masters's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (2 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale	$13,244	—	—	—	—
University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign	$16,004	$47,726	$53,305	—	—
National Median	—	$42,697	—	—	—

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.

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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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, approximately 37% 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.