South Dakota · Parks

Best Parks institutions in South Dakota, 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
24
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$38,076
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$22,972
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
57%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Facilities Managers
$103,170
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 1 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1South Dakota State University
Brookings Public · Bachelor's degree
$38,0761862%$25,093

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 South Dakota

Jobs in South Dakota
350
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$103,170
median $99,260
Best-paying metro
$108,400
Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Related careers

General and Operations Managers
$150,020 avg · 4,440 jobs
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
$33,900 avg · 2,660 jobs
Facilities Managers
$103,170 avg · 350 jobs
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
$53,590 avg · 260 jobs
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling
$75,610 avg · 200 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Parks programs in South Dakota.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), South Dakota State University tops the list at $38,076. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Facilities Managers earn in South Dakota?+

The average annual wage for Facilities Managers in South Dakota is $103,170 (median $99,260), across about 350 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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