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

Denton, TX. IPEDS 227216, CIP 31.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-texas/majors/parks-recreation-and-leisure-facilities-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,857
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,621 (U.S. median for this major: $49,623 across 53 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in TX: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,998

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,621 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 | $12,311 | $53,430 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $12,668 | $54,979 | 2.6 years |
| 48-75k | $14,473 | $62,813 | 3.0 years |
| 75-110k | $19,576 | $84,960 | 4.0 years |
| 110k+ | $22,943 | $99,573 | 4.7 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 $111,010 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, $103,230 TX, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage $98,170 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, 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 $81,570 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, 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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