Median Earnings (1yr)
$27,219
11th percentile
40th percentile in North Carolina

Earnings Distribution

How University of Mount Olive graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina

Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (9 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Mount OliveMount Olive$25,950$27,219
East Carolina UniversityGreenville$7,361$34,751$38,749$19,5870.56
Shaw UniversityRaleigh$17,176$32,241$30,121$39,5001.23
University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro$7,593$31,561$26,0000.82
National Median$34,451$22,5000.65

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 University of Mount Olive, approximately 47% 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 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.