Kentucky · Parks

Best Parks institutions in Kentucky, 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
3
offering CIP 31.03
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
76
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$30,330
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
$14,471
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
50%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Facilities Managers
$101,710
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
1Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green Public · Bachelor's degree
$32,2675256%$26,000
2Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond Public · Bachelor's degree
$30,3301850%$25,616

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 Kentucky

Jobs in Kentucky
950
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$101,710
median $96,410
Best-paying metro
$115,450
Paducah, KY-IL

Related careers

General and Operations Managers
$96,350 avg · 58,570 jobs
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
$36,700 avg · 9,600 jobs
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
$54,640 avg · 1,370 jobs
Facilities Managers
$101,710 avg · 950 jobs
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling
$72,310 avg · 260 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Parks programs in Kentucky.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Western Kentucky University tops the list at $32,267. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Facilities Managers earn in Kentucky?+

The average annual wage for Facilities Managers in Kentucky is $101,710 (median $96,410), across about 950 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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