Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management
Offered at 174 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 17 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 24 | — | $45,249 | — |
| Bachelor's | 95 | $40,251 | $53,720 | $24,918 |
| Master's | 27 | $50,190 | $62,232 | — |
| Doctoral | 4 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 7 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional Golfers Career College | CA | — | $52,564 | $20,000 |
| 2 | Madison Area Technical College | WI | — | $47,896 | — |
| 3 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | FL | $40,487 | $42,603 | $19,250 |
| 4 | Central Wyoming College | WY | — | $40,179 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | NH | $46,457 | $65,744 | $26,861 |
| 2 | Kean University | NJ | $45,091 | $63,144 | $25,962 |
| 3 | University of Florida | FL | $46,332 | $63,033 | $17,086 |
| 4 | University of Florida-Online | FL | $46,332 | $63,033 | $17,086 |
| 5 | Missouri Western State University | MO | — | $62,209 | $25,000 |
| 6 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | NC | $42,114 | $60,311 | $20,500 |
| 7 | Illinois State University | IL | $43,044 | $60,167 | $21,000 |
| 8 | Eastern Washington University | WA | — | $59,135 | — |
| 9 | Saint Cloud State University | MN | $47,680 | $58,644 | — |
| 10 | Old Dominion University | VA | $42,520 | $58,352 | $25,000 |
| 11 | University of North Texas | TX | $40,251 | $58,157 | $25,375 |
| 12 | Eastern Illinois University | IL | — | $58,142 | — |
| 13 | St. Joseph's University-New York | NY | $40,053 | $58,108 | — |
| 14 | University of Idaho | ID | — | $57,876 | — |
| 15 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | RI | $44,141 | $57,303 | $27,000 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | PA | $50,190 | $70,402 | — |
| 2 | University of North Texas | TX | $48,765 | $69,812 | — |
| 3 | University of Arkansas | AR | $48,101 | $67,297 | — |
| 4 | Clemson University | SC | $54,465 | $62,232 | — |
| 5 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | WI | $61,955 | — | — |
| 6 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | NC | $53,007 | $59,667 | — |
| 7 | Western Kentucky University | KY | $50,221 | $59,607 | — |
| 8 | Western Illinois University | IL | $59,825 | $53,559 | — |
| 9 | Frostburg State University | MD | $48,628 | — | — |
| 10 | Florida International University | FL | $47,584 | — | — |
| 11 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | NC | $45,398 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do parks, recreation, and leisure facilities management graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in parks, recreation, and leisure facilities management reports median earnings of $40,251. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
