Best Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$365,329
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$29,349
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
CUNY Kingsborough Community College
Grad rate: 25.2% |
NY | -$331,096 | $26,745 | $12,998 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
Grad rate: 49.1% |
FL | -$399,562 | $26,592 | $45,701 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies Degrees by State
Browse Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.