# Kent State University at Kent: Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management (bachelor's)

Kent, OH. IPEDS 203517, CIP 31.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/kent-state-university-at-kent/majors/parks-recreation-and-leisure-facilities-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,422
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $43,686 (U.S. median for this major: $49,623 across 53 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,074 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in OH: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,937

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $43,686 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,280 | $65,551 | 7.9 years |
| 30-48k | $15,718 | $67,430 | 8.2 years |
| 48-75k | $17,296 | $74,200 | 9.0 years |
| 75-110k | $23,685 | $101,609 | 12.3 years |
| 110k+ | $26,278 | $112,733 | 13.7 years |

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

## Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State University at Kent | $43,686 | $21,074 | $20,787 | 64% |

## Careers
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $98,340 Akron, OH, $97,700 OH, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage $98,560 Akron, OH, $97,740 OH, $106,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.6% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage $60,570 Akron, OH, $58,440 OH, $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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