Best degree programs for Facilities Managers, ranked by enrollment
13 college programs and 2,579 schools train Facilities Managers. Compare graduates per year, cost and pay, $106,660 median wage, 156,180 U.S. jobs. Federal data.
13 college programs at 2,579 schools train facilities managers, graduating 442,253 people a year (IPEDS completions). The largest is Business Administration and Management, General. The job pays a median of $106,660 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
About facilities managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.
Fields of study that lead to this job
Grouped at the 4-digit CIP level, the tier our program pages are built on. Numbers are graduates per year.
13 degree programs that lead to this job
Ranked by graduates per year (IPEDS completions). Graduate earnings and debt are College Scorecard figures for people who finished the program, reported at the 4-digit CIP level, so specializations within one field share a figure. That is a different measurement from the occupation-wide wages further down this page.
| # | Program | Graduates / yr | Share of pipeline | Schools | Grad earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CIP 52.0201 | 348,906 | 78.9% | 2,305 | $43,506 | $25,000 |
| 2 | CIP 52.0101 | 60,975 | 13.8% | 806 | $44,700 | $24,000 |
| 3 | CIP 52.0205 | 11,666 | 2.6% | 144 | $43,506 | $25,000 |
| 4 | CIP 15.1501 | 7,899 | 1.8% | 188 | $68,912 | $25,236 |
| 5 | CIP 51.0702 | 3,432 | 0.8% | 63 | $30,774 | $17,375 |
| 6 | CIP 46.0401 | 2,461 | 0.6% | 97 | $31,641 | $9,500 |
| 7 | CIP 31.0301 | 2,164 | 0.5% | 125 | $33,076 | $25,000 |
| 8 | Hotel/Motel Administration/Managementmain feeder CIP 52.0904 | 1,755 | 0.4% | 90 | $34,218 | $23,364 |
| 9 | CIP 46.0412 | 1,748 | 0.4% | 73 | $31,641 | $9,500 |
| 10 | CIP 52.0202 | 800 | 0.2% | 35 | $43,506 | $25,000 |
| 11 | CIP 30.1201 | 355 | 0.1% | 44 | $35,326 | $22,812 |
| 12 | Facilities Planning and Managementmain feeder CIP 19.0604 | 74 | 0.0% | 7 | $38,637 | $25,683 |
| 13 | CIP 30.1299 | 18 | 0.0% | 5 | $35,326 | $22,812 |
Top 50 schools by graduates into this job
Counting every feeder program a school offers, not just its largest one.
What facilities managers earn
What people already working in this job earn (BLS OEWS May 2025). Not graduate earnings.
Top-paying states
Top-paying metro areas
Job outlook
Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections, 2024 to 2034.
Where the jobs are, state by state
Pick a state for in-state pay, the schools there, and the programs they run.
| State | Median pay | Jobs | Concentration | Schools | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $118,620 | 20,550 | 1.12× | 223 | 60,601 |
| Texas | $99,430 | 13,140 | 0.93× | 146 | 31,117 |
| Arizona | $99,880 | 3,430 | 1.05× | 37 | 27,491 |
| Florida | $98,780 | 8,620 | 0.86× | 100 | 26,787 |
| Indiana | $104,560 | 4,110 | 1.28× | 49 | 19,807 |
| New York | $131,350 | 9,580 | 0.98× | 147 | 17,783 |
| North Carolina | $108,130 | 4,810 | 0.97× | 112 | 15,223 |
| New Hampshire | $106,690 | 550 | 0.81× | 19 | 13,501 |
| Virginia | $116,540 | 2,950 | 0.71× | 66 | 13,014 |
| Massachusetts | $124,100 | 6,070 | 1.66× | 66 | 12,671 |
| Colorado | $122,510 | 2,150 | 0.75× | 35 | 12,062 |
| Illinois | $106,980 | 9,180 | 1.50× | 93 | 11,225 |
| Pennsylvania | $95,290 | 6,870 | 1.13× | 129 | 11,010 |
| Utah | $99,320 | 1,770 | 1.02× | 12 | 10,813 |
| Georgia | $114,360 | 2,670 | 0.54× | 84 | 10,461 |
| Ohio | $97,740 | 6,030 | 1.08× | 103 | 9,679 |
| Maryland | $97,700 | 5,210 | 1.88× | 42 | 8,584 |
| Kentucky | $100,720 | 1,070 | 0.53× | 48 | 8,541 |
| Michigan | $98,150 | 4,920 | 1.11× | 73 | 8,109 |
| New Jersey | $124,110 | 5,690 | 1.32× | 52 | 8,061 |
| Missouri | $100,380 | 1,920 | 0.65× | 59 | 7,391 |
| Alabama | $121,010 | 940 | 0.44× | 45 | 7,233 |
| Louisiana | $97,120 | 1,160 | 0.60× | 38 | 6,601 |
| Minnesota | $109,720 | 3,000 | 1.01× | 60 | 6,357 |
| Idaho | $99,870 | 610 | 0.71× | 11 | 6,251 |
| West Virginia | $95,050 | 610 | 0.87× | 32 | 5,842 |
| South Carolina | $103,940 | 1,750 | 0.76× | 51 | 5,829 |
| Tennessee | $106,730 | 2,580 | 0.78× | 57 | 5,515 |
| Washington | $139,990 | 2,790 | 0.78× | 55 | 5,373 |
| Wisconsin | $103,620 | 2,010 | 0.68× | 52 | 4,980 |
| Oklahoma | $90,390 | 1,040 | 0.61× | 46 | 4,092 |
| Connecticut | $110,990 | 2,650 | 1.56× | 20 | 4,028 |
| Nebraska | $102,150 | 1,430 | 1.39× | 25 | 3,544 |
| Mississippi | $93,640 | 930 | 0.79× | 29 | 3,434 |
| District of Columbia | $115,770 | 930 | 1.32× | 10 | 3,359 |
| Arkansas | $89,810 | 880 | 0.67× | 44 | 3,303 |
| Iowa | $99,010 | 2,340 | 1.50× | 43 | 2,999 |
| Kansas | $117,270 | 1,080 | 0.75× | 40 | 2,835 |
| Oregon | $110,710 | 1,830 | 0.93× | 31 | 2,708 |
| New Mexico | $108,110 | 390 | 0.45× | 25 | 1,973 |
| Maine | $98,310 | 670 | 1.04× | 17 | 1,542 |
| Nevada | $101,850 | 1,250 | 0.80× | 9 | 1,500 |
| Rhode Island | $106,510 | 470 | 0.94× | 11 | 1,138 |
| Delaware | $129,260 | 240 | 0.49× | 7 | 1,058 |
| South Dakota | $101,280 | 370 | 0.80× | 17 | 1,031 |
| Montana | $96,100 | 340 | 0.66× | 18 | 950 |
| North Dakota | $92,040 | 270 | 0.63× | 16 | 856 |
| Hawaii | $108,750 | 760 | 1.21× | 8 | 762 |
| Vermont | $88,710 | 500 | 1.65× | 7 | 696 |
| Wyoming | $106,330 | 190 | 0.67× | 9 | 478 |
| Alaska | $113,510 | 870 | 2.66× | 6 | 356 |
Skills and tools
From O*NET, the U.S. Department of Labor's occupational database. Importance is a 1 to 5 scale.
What they do day to day
- Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well-maintained.
- Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems.
- Oversee construction and renovation projects to improve efficiency and to ensure that facilities meet environmental, health, and security standards, and comply with government regulations.
- Plan, administer, and control budgets for contracts, equipment, and supplies.
- Participate in architectural and engineering planning and design, including space and installation management.
- Set goals and deadlines for the department.
- Conduct classes to teach procedures to staff.
- Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Skills
- Critical Thinking4.0
- Speaking3.9
- Active Listening3.9
- Reading Comprehension3.9
- Monitoring3.9
- Writing3.5
- Active Learning3.4
- Learning Strategies3.2
Knowledge areas
- Customer and Personal Service4.2
- Public Safety and Security4.2
- Administration and Management4.2
- English Language4.0
- Personnel and Human Resources3.6
- Law and Government3.5
Abilities
- Problem Sensitivity4.1
- Oral Expression4.0
- Oral Comprehension3.9
- Written Comprehension3.9
- Deductive Reasoning3.9
- Inductive Reasoning3.9
Core activities
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems4.6
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates4.5
- Getting Information4.4
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events4.3
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards4.2
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work4.2
Tools and technology
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How to become a Facilities Manager
Job zone 3 of 5 · SVP 6.0 to < 7.0- Typical entry education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience needed
- Less than 5 years
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Every major mapped to this job
The official federal mapping behind the rankings above.
All 13 majors mapped to Facilities Managers13 of them graduated someone in the latest IPEDS year. NCES CIP 2020 → SOC 2018 crosswalk.+
- 15.1501Engineering/Industrial Management
- 19.0604Facilities Planning and Management
- 30.1201Historic Preservation and Conservation, General
- 30.1299Historic Preservation and Conservation, Other
- 31.0301Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
- 46.0401Building/Property Maintenance
- 46.0412Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
- 51.0702Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
- 52.0101Business/Commerce, General
- 52.0201Business Administration and Management, General
- 52.0202Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
- 52.0205Operations Management and Supervision
- 52.0904Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Related careers
Jobs O*NET identifies as close to this one, with their own pay and outlook.
Common questions
What degree do you need to become a Facilities Manager?+
Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education BLS reports for this occupation. The most common program people actually graduate from is Business Administration and Management, General, which awarded 348,906 degrees in 2024-25, 78.9% of everyone graduating from a program that feeds this career.
Which college majors lead to becoming a Facilities Manager?+
The NCES CIP-to-SOC crosswalk maps 13 programs to this occupation. The largest are Business Administration, Business/Commerce, Engineering-Related Fields, Building/Construction Finishing, plus 5 more. Together they graduate about 442,253 people a year.
How much do facilities managers earn?+
The median is $106,660 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025). The middle range runs from $64,480 at the 10th percentile to $176,120 at the 90th. This is pay for people already working in the occupation, not the same thing as graduate earnings one year after finishing a degree.
Is demand for facilities managers growing?+
BLS projects a +3.8% change in employment between 2024 and 2034, about as fast as average, with roughly 13,200 openings a year nationally once retirements and job changes are counted.
How many schools offer programs for this career?+
2,579 institutions reported graduates from at least one of the 13 programs that feed this occupation in IPEDS 2024-25. Rankings on this page use graduates per year, because the federal data publishes no enrollment count by program.
What other job titles do facilities managers work under?+
Employers advertise this work under many names. O*NET records Security Manager, Security Director, Facilities Manager, Facilities Director, Regional Security Manager, Corporate Security Manager among the most commonly reported, all mapping to SOC 11-3013.
About the data on this page
Rankings use IPEDS completions 2024-25, degrees awarded per year. That is the closest federal measure of how many people a program puts into a career, because no federal dataset publishes enrollment by program. Wages and employment come from BLS OEWS May 2025, growth and openings from BLS Employment Projections 2024-34, and which majors lead to which jobs from the NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk. Occupation descriptions, tasks, skills and tools are O*NET 30.3 (CC BY 4.0, U.S. Department of Labor/ETA).
BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics
May 2025Wages, employment counts, location quotients and metro breakdowns.
BLS Employment Projections
2024–34Projected growth, annual openings and typical entry-level education.
IPEDS Completions
2024-25 (provisional)Graduates per year by program and institution — the ranking metric.
College Scorecard, Field of Study
2020-21 cohortsMedian graduate earnings one year after completion, and median debt.
Census Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes
latest availableGraduate earnings 1/5/10 years out, where the state participates.
NCES CIP 2020 and the CIP-to-SOC 2018 crosswalk
CIP 2020 / SOC 2018Which college programs officially lead to this occupation.
O*NET Database 30.3
30.3Tasks, skills, knowledge, tools, job zone and alternate job titles.
Official source →CC BY 4.0, U.S. Department of Labor / ETA
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