Washington · Parks

Best institutions to study Parks in Washington

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
3
offering CIP 31.03
States offered
40
with a program page
Degrees / yr
19
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
39%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Facilities Managers
$143,770
BLS OEWS May 2025

3 institutions offering Parks in Washington

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Green River College
Auburn Public
1339%
2Eastern Washington University
Cheney Public
543%$21,384
3Bellevue College
Bellevue Public
136%

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 Washington

Jobs in Washington
2,790
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$143,770
median $139,990
Best-paying metro
$157,670
Kennewick-Richland, WA

Related careers

General and Operations Managers
$158,920 avg · 50,630 jobs
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
$49,130 avg · 22,550 jobs
Facilities Managers
$143,770 avg · 2,790 jobs
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
$72,930 avg · 2,030 jobs
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$113,810 avg · 630 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Parks programs in Washington.

How much do Facilities Managers earn in Washington?+

The average annual wage for Facilities Managers in Washington is $143,770 (median $139,990), across about 2,790 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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