U.S. median for this major: $49,623.
College Scorecard field of study; 46 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 53% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $19,992. College Scorecard.
Western Carolina University Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Western Carolina University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $8,816 | $38,261 | 4.6 years |
| $30–48k | $10,012 | $43,452 | 5.3 years |
| $48–75k | $12,605 | $54,706 | 6.6 years |
| $75–110k | $17,060 | $74,040 | 9.0 years |
| $110k+ | $17,992 | $78,085 | 9.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (41% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management graduates 4 years after graduating ($41,786) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $8,270 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management at North Carolina colleges
Every North Carolina college we cover that reports Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants. Colleges marked "mostly 2-year" or "bachelor's & associate" award more associate degrees than bachelor's; their bachelor's programs often serve working adults finishing a degree (for example, nurses completing a BSN), so their graduates' earnings can run higher than those of students starting college at 18.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlottebachelor's & associate | $56,241 | $27,000 | $27,426 | 49% |
| 2 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $52,233 | $20,500 | $17,303 | 85% |
| 3 | University of North Carolina Wilmington | $50,241 | $23,000 | $20,109 | 71% |
| 4 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $48,070 | — | $10,965 | 56% |
| 5 | North Carolina Central University | $42,426 | $31,000 | $15,359 | 42% |
| 6 | Western Carolina University | $41,786 | $22,252 | $13,315 | 60% |
| 7 | Appalachian State University | $41,052 | $19,706 | $16,836 | 75% |
6 more North Carolina colleges offer Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management graduates
General and Operations Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Facilities Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +4.6% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Western Carolina University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Western Carolina University
- Acceptance rate: 82% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 60% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $49,458
- Full cost breakdown · all 55 majors · overview
Related majors at Western Carolina University
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$50,761
- Business Administration$57,713
Western Carolina University Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management questions
How much do Western Carolina University Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management graduates earn?
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management graduates of Western Carolina University earn a median $41,786 four years after graduating and $30,485 one year after. The U.S. median for Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management graduates across 53 colleges is $49,623.
How much debt do Western Carolina University Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management graduates of Western Carolina University is $22,252, about 53% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Is Western Carolina University a good school for Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management in North Carolina?
On pay, Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management graduates of Western Carolina University earn $41,786 four years out, $6,284 below the median for the same major across 7 North Carolina colleges ($48,070) and $7,837 below the U.S. median ($49,623). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Western Carolina University rank for Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management in North Carolina?
Of 7 North Carolina colleges reporting Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management graduate earnings, Western Carolina University ranks 6th; among the 6 that mostly award bachelor's degrees it ranks 5th. The highest is Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte at $56,241.
What jobs do Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management graduates get?
A common career is general and operations managers, with a median wage of $101,950 in North Carolina and $105,770 nationally. Others include facilities managers and entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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