Rhode Island · Parks

Best Parks institutions in Rhode Island, 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
2
offering CIP 31.03
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
50
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$30,963
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
$31,634
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
28%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Facilities Managers
$110,620
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
1Johnson & Wales University - Providence
Providence Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$30,9633455%$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
460
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$110,620
median $102,090
Best-paying metro
$111,880
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

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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 $110,620 (median $102,090), across about 460 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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