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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies at Brigham Young University

Provo, UT · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $47,596/yr (41% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

Job Market Very Small (1,100 openings/yr)

ROI 21.9x earnings multiple

Ranked #1 of 59 Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies programs Top 5%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$580K	$568K	$513K
Earnings Multiple	22.3x	21.9x	19.7x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	36%	26%
DegreeOutlook Score	55	54	43

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$25,984

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$57,948

-123% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$12,250

3.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$65,672

38% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates of Brigham Young University's Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies program earn $47,596/yr in their first year — 41% above the $33,731 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 21.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies's typical career paths, with 56% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 12% gap from the optimistic case.

At $12,250 in median debt against $47,596 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #1 of 59 nationally, this is a top-5% Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $47,596 to $65,672 over five years — a 38% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Brigham Young University

With a 69% acceptance rate, Brigham Young University is moderately selective, with 32,221 students enrolled in Provo, UT.

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Top Career Paths

Recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary $75,890/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies at Brigham Young University?

A score of 54/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies field.

Will AI replace Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies careers?

With 56% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $512,674 in decade earnings vs $579,774 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes Brigham Young University's Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies program stand out?

Ranked #1 of 59 programs nationally, Brigham Young University lands in the top 5%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →