Arkansas · Parks

Best Parks institutions in Arkansas, ranked by earnings

The Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management program prepares students for careers in managing parks, recreational facilities, and leisure services. This program is ideal for individuals passionate about outdoor activities,…

Institutions
4
offering CIP 31.03
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
42
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$29,307
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
$20,325
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
57%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Facilities Managers
$104,190
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Arkansas Tech University
Russellville Public · Bachelor's degree
$35,073849%$23,726
2Henderson State University
Arkadelphia Public · Bachelor's degree
$29,3071737%$25,000

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.8%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~13,200
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$104,690
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

SpeakingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingMonitoringWriting

What Facilities Managers earn in Arkansas

Jobs in Arkansas
760
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$104,190
median $95,210
Best-paying metro
$114,320
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Related careers

General and Operations Managers
$87,730 avg · 35,710 jobs
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$33,750 avg · 6,830 jobs
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
$50,300 avg · 1,120 jobs
Facilities Managers
$104,190 avg · 760 jobs
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling
$66,370 avg · 110 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Parks programs in Arkansas.

Which Parks program in Arkansas has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Arkansas Tech University tops the list at $35,073. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Facilities Managers earn in Arkansas?+

The average annual wage for Facilities Managers in Arkansas is $104,190 (median $95,210), across about 760 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Parks program?+

The Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management program prepares students for careers in managing parks, recreational facilities, and leisure services. This program is ideal for individuals passionate about outdoor activities,…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, active listening, reading comprehension, critical thinking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Facilities Managers?+

The national job outlook is about +3.8% growth with around 13,200 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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