# Western Illinois University: Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management (bachelor's)

Macomb, IL. IPEDS 149772, CIP 31.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-illinois-university/majors/parks-recreation-and-leisure-facilities-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,978
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,363 (U.S. median for this major: $49,623 across 53 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in IL: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IL median for this major (3 colleges, $49,424): -$3,061
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,260

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,363 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,941 | $30,402 | 2.9 years |
| 30-48k | $8,787 | $38,487 | 3.6 years |
| 48-75k | $12,062 | $52,832 | 5.0 years |
| 75-110k | $16,294 | $71,368 | 6.8 years |
| 110k+ | $19,701 | $86,290 | 8.2 years |

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

## Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois State University | $55,032 | $22,000 | $19,398 | 65% |
| Eastern Illinois University | $49,424 | $22,500 | $12,786 | 47% |
| Western Illinois University | $46,363 | $29,000 | $12,937 | 45% |

## Careers
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage not reported metro, $103,570 IL, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage not reported metro, $106,980 IL, $106,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.6% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage not reported metro, $77,310 IL, $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

Free to reuse with attribution: cite "EducationGuide.com" with a link to the page URL. Most figures are U.S. government data (public domain); loan default rates and athletics come from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By 1.0, attribution required) and founding years from Wikidata (CC0).