Best Schools for Leisure and Recreational Activities

Leisure and Recreational Activities graduates earn a median of $45,571 within four years of graduating, ranking #271 out of 283 tracked majors — 27% below the median across all fields. There are 5 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 73 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: Fitchburg State University graduates earn $54,813 while Western Connecticut State University graduates earn $39,609 — a $15,204 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Schools

$45,571

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#271

of 283 Majors

Graduates

Leisure and Recreational Activities by State

Top Leisure and Recreational Activities Schools by Graduate Earnings

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, MA · Public

$54,813

4yr Earnings

22 grads · small sample

1yr: $31,540 (38)

Acceptance: 89.9%

SUNY at Fredonia

Fredonia, NY · Public

Western Connecticut State University

Danbury, CT · Public

$39,609

4yr Earnings

26 grads · small sample

2yr: $34,526 (34)

Acceptance: 81.4%

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA · Private

$23,113

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 77.5%

Brigham Young University-Hawaii

Laie, HI · Private

$21,234

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 37.9%

Majors with Similar Earnings

Natural Resources and Conservation, Other $25,851 Fine and Studio Arts $25,483 Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs $25,454 Film/Video and Photographic Arts $25,408 Zoology/Animal Biology $25,319 Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education $25,194

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Leisure and Recreational Activities?

Fitchburg State University ranks #1 for Leisure and Recreational Activities with median graduate earnings of $54,813 within four years of graduating. There are 5 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Leisure and Recreational Activities graduates earn?

Leisure and Recreational Activities graduates earn an average of $45,571 within four years of graduating. This is 27% below the median across all majors. Earnings range from $39,609 to $54,813 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Leisure and Recreational Activities program?

The average acceptance rate across Leisure and Recreational Activities programs is 73.2%. The most selective program is at Brigham Young University-Hawaii with a 37.9% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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