Rhode Island · Parks

Best institutions to study Parks in Rhode Island

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
2
offering CIP 31.03
States offered
40
with a program page
Degrees / yr
53
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
$30,963
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
$31,634
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
28%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Facilities Managers
$119,200
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Johnson & Wales University - Providence
Providence Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$30,9633755%$31,634$27,000
2Johnson & Wales University - Online
Providence Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$30,963160%$21,981$27,000

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 Rhode Island

Jobs in Rhode Island
470
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$119,200
median $106,510
Best-paying metro
$118,800
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

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$119,200 avg · 470 jobs
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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Parks programs in Rhode Island.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Johnson & Wales University - Providence tops the list at $30,963. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Facilities Managers earn in Rhode Island?+

The average annual wage for Facilities Managers in Rhode Island is $119,200 (median $106,510), across about 470 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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