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

Maryville, MO. IPEDS 178624, CIP 31.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/northwest-missouri-state-university/majors/parks-recreation-and-leisure-facilities-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,247
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,600 (U.S. median for this major: $49,623 across 53 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,198 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MO: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,023

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.28 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,600 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,176 | $56,393 | 4.3 years |
| 30-48k | $13,447 | $57,553 | 4.4 years |
| 48-75k | $13,959 | $59,745 | 4.5 years |
| 75-110k | $17,423 | $74,570 | 5.7 years |
| 110k+ | $20,796 | $89,007 | 6.8 years |

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

## Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Missouri State University | $48,600 | $26,198 | $16,244 | 54% |
| Missouri Western State University | $47,177 | not reported | $13,251 | 39% |

## Careers
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage not reported metro, $79,300 MO, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage not reported metro, $100,380 MO, $106,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.6% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage not reported metro, $83,620 MO, $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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