by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 7 U.S. colleges awarded 74 degrees and certificates in Facilities Planning & Management. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 54% of graduates. College Factual ranks 3 schools in its 2027 Best Facilities Planning & Management Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $39,937 one year after completing, rising to $62,020 after four years.
A major in Facilities Planning & Management explores Facilities Planning And Management. A Program That Focuses On Strategic Workplace And Facility Planning And That Prepares Individuals To Function As Facility And Event Managers And Workplace Consultants. Includes Instruction In The Principles Of Aesthetic And Functional Design, Environmental Psychology And Organizational Behavior, Real Estate Planning, Principles Of Occupational Health And Safety, Event Planning And Management, Operations Management, And Applicable Regulatory And Policy Issues.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., facilities planning & management draws strong interest, with 74 degrees awarded annually. 7 colleges award facilities planning & management degrees, an average of 11 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 35.
By level, the 74 awards include 1 associate degrees, 33 bachelor’s degrees and 40 master’s degrees.
Women earned 24% of facilities planning & management degrees and certificates in the latest year (18 of 74). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (36) and Hispanic or Latino (23), and international students earned 1.
College Factual ranks 3 schools in its 2027 Best Facilities Planning & Management Schools ranking, including 2 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks facilities planning & management schools within 2 states. In all, 7 colleges offer facilities planning & management programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Facilities Planning & Management Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common facilities planning & management credential is the master’s degree: 40 of the 74 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to facilities planning & management call most for Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension and Active Listening, and for knowledge of Customer and Personal Service, English Language and Administration and Management, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Problem Sensitivity and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a facilities planning & management degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 1 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 33 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 40 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to facilities planning & management, at 48.8%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 48.8% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 19.0% |
| Some college courses | 14.8% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 5.8% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 5.7% |
| Master’s degree | 5.2% |
| First professional degree | 0.6% |
Source: O*NET Online.
4 occupations are related to Facilities Planning & Management, with an average median salary of $95,530; the strongest outlook belongs to Security Managers, at 0.6% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Special Events Planner, Executive Meeting Manager, Catering Coordinator and Certified Meeting Professional.
The occupation related to facilities planning & management with the most projected jobs is Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners, at 371,665.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | 371,665 | -0.2% |
| Security Managers | 360,967 | 0.6% |
| Facilities Managers | 268,353 | -0.6% |
| Interior Designers | 186,151 | -1.3% |
Facilities Planning & Management graduates earn a median $39,937 one year after completing their program, $62,020 after four years and $60,675 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,937 |
| 4 years | $62,020 |
| 5 years | $60,675 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to facilities planning & management is Facilities Managers, with a median salary of $157,669.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Security Managers | $104,128 |
| Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | $64,460 |
| Interior Designers | $55,861 |
Facilities Planning & Management has 3 similar majors in the Family, Consumer & Human Sciences field, which together award 231 degrees a year; the largest are Housing and Human Environments, General (210), Housing and Human Environments, Other (16) and Home Furnishings and Equipment Installers (5). Browse all Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Housing and Human Environments, General | 210 |
| Housing and Human Environments, Other | 16 |
| Home Furnishings and Equipment Installers | 5 |
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