Parks & Recreation at California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
35
Optimistic
35
Base Case
26
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,697/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (56% exposed)
Job Market
Very Small (1,100 openings/yr)
ROI
17.7x earnings multiple (6.5x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Parks & Recreation graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $493K | $493K | $460K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 17.7x | 17.7x | 16.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.5x | 6.5x | 6.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 42% | 36% | 26% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 35 | 35 | 26 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$27,920
Out-of-state: $75,440 (6.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,061
5.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$45,967
41% growth from Year 1
About California State University-Fresno
A 96% acceptance rate means California State University-Fresno is accessible to most applicants, one of the larger campuses at 21,070 students in Fresno, CA. With 56% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does California State University-Fresno's Parks & Recreation program score?
This program scores 35/100 — on the lower end for Parks & Recreation. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Parks & Recreation to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Parks & Recreation 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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