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

San Marcos, TX. IPEDS 228459, CIP 31.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/texas-state-university/majors/parks-recreation-and-leisure-facilities-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,620
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,752 (U.S. median for this major: $49,623 across 53 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in TX: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,871

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,752 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,715 | $56,073 | 3.9 years |
| 30-48k | $13,557 | $59,786 | 4.2 years |
| 48-75k | $13,804 | $60,876 | 4.3 years |
| 75-110k | $20,028 | $88,323 | 6.2 years |
| 110k+ | $24,713 | $108,984 | 7.7 years |

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

## Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Texas | $54,621 | $26,000 | $15,649 | 61% |
| Texas State University | $47,752 | $23,000 | $16,805 | 55% |

## Careers
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $117,850 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, $103,230 TX, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage $98,850 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, $99,430 TX, $106,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.6% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage $81,780 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, $78,500 TX, $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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