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

Murfreesboro, TN. IPEDS 220978, CIP 31.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/middle-tennessee-state-university/majors/parks-recreation-and-leisure-facilities-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,350
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,796 (U.S. median for this major: $49,623 across 53 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,545 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in TN: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,827

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.36 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,796 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,289 | $40,500 | 3.3 years |
| 30-48k | $10,273 | $44,790 | 3.6 years |
| 48-75k | $13,007 | $56,711 | 4.6 years |
| 75-110k | $16,935 | $73,837 | 6.0 years |
| 110k+ | $19,046 | $83,041 | 6.8 years |

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

## Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee State University | $46,796 | $28,545 | $13,359 | 54% |

## Careers
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $119,990 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, $106,970 TN, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage $105,820 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, $106,730 TN, $106,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.6% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage $70,570 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, $70,530 TN, $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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