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

Bowling Green, KY. IPEDS 157951, CIP 31.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-kentucky-university/majors/parks-recreation-and-leisure-facilities-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,267
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,600 (U.S. median for this major: $49,623 across 53 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in KY: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KY median for this major (3 colleges, $41,877): +$723
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,023

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.28 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $42,600 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,087 | $30,332 | 3.3 years |
| 30-48k | $6,871 | $29,408 | 3.2 years |
| 48-75k | $9,765 | $41,794 | 4.6 years |
| 75-110k | $14,049 | $60,130 | 6.6 years |
| 110k+ | $17,653 | $75,555 | 8.3 years |

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

## Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management at KY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky University | $42,600 | $26,000 | $10,990 | 56% |
| Eastern Kentucky University | $41,877 | $25,616 | $11,040 | 50% |
| Lindsey Wilson College | $37,436 | not reported | $15,070 | 44% |

## Careers
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $71,170 Bowling Green, KY, $79,370 KY, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage $112,770 Bowling Green, KY, $100,720 KY, $106,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.6% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage not reported Bowling Green, KY, $80,130 KY, $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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