# Arkansas Tech University: Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management (bachelor's)

Russellville, AR. IPEDS 106467, CIP 31.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/arkansas-tech-university/majors/parks-recreation-and-leisure-facilities-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,073
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,034 (U.S. median for this major: $49,623 across 53 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,726 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in AR: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$589

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.31 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,034 minus $32,399 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,426 | $53,556 | 3.2 years |
| 30-48k | $11,165 | $48,121 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $13,130 | $56,590 | 3.4 years |
| 75-110k | $14,675 | $63,249 | 3.8 years |
| 110k+ | $15,543 | $66,990 | 4.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management at AR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Tech University | $49,034 | $23,726 | $12,970 | 49% |

## Careers
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage not reported metro, $74,050 AR, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage not reported metro, $89,810 AR, $106,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.6% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage not reported metro, $49,640 AR, $79,520 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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