# North Carolina Central University: Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management (bachelor's)

Durham, NC. IPEDS 199157, CIP 31.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/north-carolina-central-university/majors/parks-recreation-and-leisure-facilities-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,863
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,426 (U.S. median for this major: $49,623 across 53 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $31,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in NC: 5 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (7 colleges, $48,070): -$5,644
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,197

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.49 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $42,426 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,032 | $58,514 | 6.6 years |
| 30-48k | $13,882 | $62,330 | 7.0 years |
| 48-75k | $17,527 | $78,696 | 8.8 years |
| 75-110k | $22,401 | $100,580 | 11.3 years |
| 110k+ | $23,658 | $106,224 | 11.9 years |

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

## Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | $56,241 | $27,000 | $27,426 | 49% |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $52,233 | $20,500 | $17,303 | 85% |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | $50,241 | $23,000 | $20,109 | 71% |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $48,070 | not reported | $10,965 | 56% |
| North Carolina Central University | $42,426 | $31,000 | $15,359 | 42% |
| Western Carolina University | $41,786 | $22,252 | $13,315 | 60% |
| Appalachian State University | $41,052 | $19,706 | $16,836 | 75% |

## Careers
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $113,930 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, $101,950 NC, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage $118,990 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, $108,130 NC, $106,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.6% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage $82,090 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, $77,990 NC, $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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