California · Parks

Best Parks institutions in California, 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
8
offering CIP 31.03
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
89
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$30,064
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$31,492
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
43%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Facilities Managers
$125,030
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 1 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Professional Golfers Career College
Temecula Private for-profit · Associate degree
$30,0645663%$31,492$12,000

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 California

Jobs in California
18,620
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$125,030
median $115,700
Best-paying metro
$155,180
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Related careers

General and Operations Managers
$163,330 avg · 292,300 jobs
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
$46,120 avg · 103,570 jobs
Facilities Managers
$125,030 avg · 18,620 jobs
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
$64,980 avg · 14,090 jobs
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling
$98,360 avg · 8,510 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Parks programs in California.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Professional Golfers Career College tops the list at $30,064. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Facilities Managers earn in California?+

The average annual wage for Facilities Managers in California is $125,030 (median $115,700), across about 18,620 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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