# Colorado State University-Fort Collins: Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management (bachelor's)

Fort Collins, CO. IPEDS 126818, CIP 31.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/colorado-state-university-fort-collins/majors/parks-recreation-and-leisure-facilities-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,161
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,971 (U.S. median for this major: $49,623 across 53 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,628 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in CO: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,348

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,971 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,259 | $57,677 | 4.7 years |
| 30-48k | $14,460 | $62,901 | 5.1 years |
| 48-75k | $15,905 | $69,187 | 5.6 years |
| 75-110k | $21,927 | $95,382 | 7.7 years |
| 110k+ | $29,763 | $129,469 | 10.5 years |

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

## Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management at CO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $52,971 | $19,628 | $21,279 | 67% |
| University of Northern Colorado | $52,363 | $24,250 | $17,760 | 51% |

## Careers
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $105,770 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO, $131,840 CO, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage $121,560 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO, $122,510 CO, $106,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.6% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage $91,730 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO, $97,000 CO, $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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