Indiana · Parks

Best colleges for Parks in Indiana

Ranked by graduates a year

Trine University is the only Indiana college that awards Parks degrees and certificates: 7 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25).

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,…

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Institutions
1
offering CIP 31.03
States offered
40
with a program page
Degrees / yr
7
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$22,269
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
64%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Facilities Managers
$113,860
BLS OEWS May 2025

1 institutions offering Parks in Indiana

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Trine University
Angola Private not-for-profit
—764%$22,269—

Colleges awarding the most Parks degrees in Indiana

By graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Trine University
Angola Private not-for-profit
7Not reported

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 Indiana

Jobs in Indiana
4,110
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$113,860
median $104,560
Best-paying metro
$123,990
Columbus, IN

Related careers

General and Operations Managers
$135,100 avg · 47,180 jobs
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$40,020 avg · 19,260 jobs
Facilities Managers
$113,860 avg · 4,110 jobs
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
$62,540 avg · 2,230 jobs
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling
$72,740 avg · 340 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Parks programs in Indiana.

Which Indiana colleges award the most Parks degrees?+

Trine University is the only Indiana college that awards Parks degrees and certificates: 7 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions).

How much do Facilities Managers earn in Indiana?+

The average annual wage for Facilities Managers in Indiana is $113,860 (median $104,560), across about 4,110 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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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About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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