Location: Pullman, WA•In-State Tuition: $12,997•Out-of-State Tuition: $29,073•Admission Rate: 85%
Est. Earnings (1yr)
$34,451
Est. from national median (59 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$22,448
Est. from national median (42 programs)

Where Washington State University Stands

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

Washington State University (estimated ±10%)Other parks, recreation and leisure studies programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Compare to Similar Programs in Washington

Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Washington (4 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Washington State UniversityPullman$12,997$34,451*—$22,448*—
Western Washington UniversityBellingham$9,286$27,558*$37,881$17,897*0.65
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 Washington State University, approximately 26% 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 national median of 59 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.