Best Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
8
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$29,534
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$26,144
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Florida International University
Grad rate: 71.3% |
FL | +$174,888 | $52,800 | $20,556 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of North Texas
Grad rate: 59.2% |
TX | +$57,000 | $47,397 | $25,470 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Western Kentucky University
Grad rate: 52.5% |
KY | +$35,300 | $46,117 | $23,520 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of Arkansas
Grad rate: 69.6% |
AR | +$9,518 | $45,092 | $26,161 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Texas State University
Grad rate: 56.0% |
TX | +$3,344 | $44,802 | $26,348 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Grad rate: 66.2% |
PA | -$114,442 | $38,756 | $24,781 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Western Illinois University
Grad rate: 46.2% |
IL | -$153,016 | $37,132 | $27,828 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Clemson University
Grad rate: 86.6% |
SC | -$248,868 | $33,006 | $34,494 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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