Program Analysis
Graduates earn $33,161/yr, roughly in line with the $33,642 national median for Parks. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
The 10.3x 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 — 34% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $19,250 debt-to-$33,161 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #18 out of 45 programs, Colorado State University-Fort Collins's Parks offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $33,161 to $52,324 over five years (58% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.