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

University Park, PA. IPEDS 214777, CIP 31.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-main-campus/majors/parks-recreation-and-leisure-facilities-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,132
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,741 (U.S. median for this major: $49,623 across 53 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,410 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in PA: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (5 colleges, $52,571): +$3,170
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,118

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,741 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,845 | $83,349 | 4.2 years |
| 30-48k | $20,049 | $84,206 | 4.2 years |
| 48-75k | $25,667 | $107,801 | 5.4 years |
| 75-110k | $31,834 | $133,703 | 6.7 years |
| 110k+ | $37,831 | $158,890 | 8.0 years |

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

## Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University | $55,741 | $24,410 | $32,875 | 86% |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $52,571 | not reported | $15,699 | 55% |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | $51,012 | $26,000 | $18,134 | 43% |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | $44,304 | $26,000 | $19,608 | 66% |

## Careers
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $91,120 State College, PA, $103,130 PA, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage $104,440 State College, PA, $95,290 PA, $106,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.6% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage not reported State College, PA, $68,990 PA, $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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