# Minnesota State University-Mankato: Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management (bachelor's)

Mankato, MN. IPEDS 173920, CIP 31.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/minnesota-state-university-mankato/majors/parks-recreation-and-leisure-facilities-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,220
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,532 (U.S. median for this major: $49,623 across 53 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MN: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,909

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.48 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,532 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,339 | $55,279 | 3.4 years |
| 30-48k | $12,750 | $57,120 | 3.5 years |
| 48-75k | $15,137 | $67,814 | 4.1 years |
| 75-110k | $18,921 | $84,766 | 5.2 years |
| 110k+ | $22,798 | $102,135 | 6.2 years |

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

## Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $54,532 | $27,000 | $19,139 | 54% |
| Saint Cloud State University | $54,302 | $27,000 | $13,529 | 40% |

## Careers
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $86,890 Mankato, MN, $99,340 MN, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage $109,160 Mankato, MN, $109,720 MN, $106,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.6% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage not reported Mankato, MN, $107,660 MN, $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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