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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Arcata, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,224/yr (-22% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

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

ROI 13.4x earnings multiple (5.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #50 of 59 Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies programs

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	$413K	$424K	$410K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.0x	13.4x	13.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.2x	5.4x	5.2x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	36%	26%
DegreeOutlook Score	23	23	17

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$31,652

Out-of-state: $79,172 (5.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$52,668

-66% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

At $26,224 per year, Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt earn below the $33,731 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 13.4x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 56% task exposure — and the 1% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #50 out of 59 programs, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt's financial outcomes for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

With 99% of applicants admitted, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 5,491 in Arcata, CA. Pell Grant recipients make up 46% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt's Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies program score?

This program scores 23/100 — on the lower end for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 56% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies earnings lower at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt?

Lower starting pay at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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