Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management: earnings, debt, and careers
CIP 31.03. Official graduate outcomes from the U.S. Department of Education across 249 programs, and the careers this field is linked to.
Graduate earnings by credential level
| Credential | Programs | Graduates (recent year) | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Typical program median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate certificate | 41 | 107 | $41,291 | $46,207 | Data unavailable |
| Associate's degree | 39 | 184 | $40,033 | $44,884 | $19,625 2 programs |
| Bachelor's degree | 122 | 1,644 | $39,350 | $50,468 | $24,918 43 programs |
| Master's degree | 33 | 288 | $49,225 | $57,803 | Data unavailable |
| Doctoral degree | 5 | 18 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Graduate certificate | 9 | 50 | $48,319 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
National earnings are published by the Department of Education for each field and credential level Verified data. Typical program median debt is ConnectPrep's calculation: the median across programs of each program's median federal debt Calculated estimate. It covers federal loans only.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Associate's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale FL · Private, nonprofit · 28 graduates measured | $40,487 | $49,048 | $19,250 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Bachelor's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Cloud State University MN · Public · 16 graduates measured | $47,680 | $54,302 | Data unavailable |
| University of New Hampshire-Main Campus NH · Public · 110 graduates measured | $46,457 | $59,537 | $26,861 |
| University of Florida FL · Public · 64 graduates measured | $46,332 | $64,497 | $17,086 |
| University of Florida-Online FL · Public · 64 graduates measured | $46,332 | $64,497 | $17,086 |
| University of Northern Colorado CO · Public · 36 graduates measured | $45,790 | $52,363 | Data unavailable |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania PA · Public · 42 graduates measured | $45,136 | $44,304 | $24,918 |
| Kean University NJ · Public · 19 graduates measured | $45,091 | $54,232 | $25,962 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus PA · Public · 108 graduates measured | $44,488 | $55,741 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny PA · Public · 108 graduates measured | $44,488 | $55,741 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington PA · Public · 108 graduates measured | $44,488 | $55,741 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus PA · Public · 108 graduates measured | $44,488 | $55,741 | $25,000 |
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence RI · Private, nonprofit · 180 graduates measured | $44,141 | $56,241 | $27,000 |
| Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte NC · Private, nonprofit · 180 graduates measured | $44,141 | $56,241 | $27,000 |
| Johnson & Wales University-Online RI · Private, nonprofit · 180 graduates measured | $44,141 | $56,241 | $27,000 |
| University of St Francis IL · Private, nonprofit · 17 graduates measured | $43,125 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Master's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse WI · Public · 19 graduates measured | $61,955 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Western Illinois University IL · Public · 18 graduates measured | $59,825 | $52,028 | Data unavailable |
| Clemson University SC · Public · 24 graduates measured | $54,465 | $64,371 | Data unavailable |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh NC · Public · 41 graduates measured | $53,007 | $59,801 | Data unavailable |
| Western Kentucky University KY · Public · 71 graduates measured | $50,221 | $57,109 | Data unavailable |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania PA · Public · 29 graduates measured | $50,190 | $62,567 | Data unavailable |
| University of North Texas TX · Public · 22 graduates measured | $48,765 | $56,796 | Data unavailable |
| Frostburg State University MD · Public · 27 graduates measured | $48,628 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of Arkansas AR · Public · 19 graduates measured | $48,101 | $75,025 | Data unavailable |
| Florida International University FL · Public · 24 graduates measured | $47,584 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro NC · Public · 31 graduates measured | $45,398 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Careers linked to Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management
| Occupation | Median wage, all workers | Change 2025 to 2035 | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and operations managers | $105,770 | +5.0% | Bachelor's degree |
| Facilities managers | $106,660 | +4.6% | Bachelor's degree |
| Entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling | $79,520 | +6.0% | Bachelor's degree |
| First-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers | $58,430 | +4.0% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers | $39,150 | +4.7% | No formal educational credential |
Occupations mapped to this field in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. Occupation wages describe all workers, not recent graduates.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 Crosswalk. CIP 2020 and SOC 2018 taxonomies. Published April 30, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, National. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, Table 1.2: Occupational projections, 2025-35, and worker characteristics, 2025. Base year 2025, projected year 2035. Published August 27, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Detailed CIP codes in this field (3)
- 31.0301 Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
- 31.0302 Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management
- 31.0399 Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, Other