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

Carrollton, GA. IPEDS 141334, CIP 31.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-west-georgia/majors/parks-recreation-and-leisure-facilities-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,492
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,799 (U.S. median for this major: $49,623 across 53 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,750 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in GA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$176

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.5 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,799 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,339 | $46,526 | 2.9 years |
| 30-48k | $10,523 | $47,354 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $12,957 | $58,307 | 3.6 years |
| 75-110k | $15,471 | $69,620 | 4.3 years |
| 110k+ | $16,810 | $75,645 | 4.6 years |

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

## Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of West Georgia | $49,799 | $28,750 | $12,786 | 44% |

## Careers
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $111,410 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $103,730 GA, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage $120,410 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $114,360 GA, $106,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.6% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage $88,410 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $83,470 GA, $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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