Cheapest Parks Colleges in New York

SUNY Brockport offers New York's most affordable Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management degree at just $15,844 net cost, while private alternatives reach $21,344. The $5,500 gap between cheapest and most expensive reflects the state's dual nature of budget-friendly public options and premium private education. With New York's massive park system employing thousands across Central Park, Adirondack State Park, and hundreds of municipal facilities, graduates enter a job market where recreation management spans from urban fitness centers to wilderness preserves.

Programs

$15,844 – $21,344

Net Price Range

$33,946

Avg. Program Earnings

59.7%

Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	SUNY Brockport Brockport, New York	$15,844	$8,678	56.6%	67.9%
2	SUNY College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, New York	$16,547	$8,881	58.8%	70.2%
3	SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Delhi, New York	$17,387	$8,710	48.0%	83.2%
4	St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn, New York	$17,622	$34,535	64.2%	76.7%
5	State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, New York	$19,951	$8,815	68.2%	59.8%
6	St. Thomas Aquinas College Sparkill, New York	$21,344	$37,720	62.6%	88.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $5,500 cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Public SUNY schools like Brockport ($15,844) and Plattsburgh ($16,547) benefit from state funding that keeps costs low. Private institutions such as St. Thomas Aquinas College charge $21,344 despite serving the same career market.

How do graduation rates compare across the most affordable options?

SUNY Cortland leads with a 68.2% graduation rate despite charging $19,951, while the cheapest option at Brockport graduates 56.6% of students. Delhi's technology focus shows in its 48% rate but 83.15% acceptance rate.

Is earning potential consistent across these programs despite cost differences?

Early career earnings cluster tightly between $33,077 and $34,814, showing just $1,737 variation. This narrow range suggests program cost has little correlation with graduate earning power in New York's recreation industry.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.