by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 1 U.S. colleges awarded 1 degrees and certificates in Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Facilities Management. Graduates earn a median $33,724 one year after completing, rising to $51,970 after four years.
Studying Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Facilities Management covers Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, Other. Any Instructional Program In Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, other parks, recreation & leisure facilities management draws strong interest, with 1 degrees awarded annually. 1 colleges award other parks, recreation & leisure facilities management degrees, an average of 1 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 1.
All 1 of the awards are bachelor’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 100% of other parks, recreation & leisure facilities management degrees and certificates in the latest year (1 of 1).
O*NET rates Active Listening the most important skill for jobs related to other parks, recreation & leisure facilities management, at 3.9 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Customer and Personal Service, Administration and Management and English Language. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Written Expression.
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How long an other parks, recreation & leisure facilities management degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 1 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other parks, recreation & leisure facilities management, at 38.4%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 38.4% |
| Some college courses | 22.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 16.2% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 10.8% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 5.7% |
| Master’s degree | 3.4% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 3.2% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Facilities Management, with an average median salary of $159,933; the strongest outlook belongs to Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling, at 4.2% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Golf Course Manager, Venue Manager, Parks and Recreation Manager and Park Superintendent.
The occupation related to other parks, recreation & leisure facilities management with the most projected jobs is General and Operations Managers, at 163,335.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 163,335 | -2.2% |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | 141,428 | 4.2% |
Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Facilities Management graduates earn a median $33,724 one year after completing their program, $51,970 after four years and $48,477 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,724 |
| 4 years | $51,970 |
| 5 years | $48,477 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to other parks, recreation & leisure facilities management, with a median salary of $170,172.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Facilities Management has 2 similar majors in the Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness field, which together award 2,357 degrees a year; the largest are Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General (2,180) and Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management (177). Browse all Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 2,180 |
| Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management | 177 |
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