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

New Haven, CT. IPEDS 130493, CIP 31.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/southern-connecticut-state-university/majors/parks-recreation-and-leisure-facilities-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $46,274
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,522 (U.S. median for this major: $49,623 across 53 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in CT: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,899

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.45 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,522 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,736 | $78,925 | 5.0 years |
| 30-48k | $18,729 | $83,344 | 5.3 years |
| 48-75k | $19,437 | $86,495 | 5.5 years |
| 75-110k | $22,532 | $100,267 | 6.4 years |
| 110k+ | $27,809 | $123,750 | 7.9 years |

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

## Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Connecticut State University | $53,522 | $25,000 | $20,857 | 50% |

## Careers
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $134,450 New Haven, CT, $137,220 CT, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage $109,450 New Haven, CT, $110,990 CT, $106,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.6% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage not reported New Haven, CT, $78,010 CT, $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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