Parks at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
50
Optimistic
50
Base Case
46
Pessimistic
Earnings
$33,161/yr (-1% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (34% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (508,800 openings/yr)
ROI
10.3x earnings multiple (3.9x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Parks graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $531K | $529K | $491K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 10.3x | 10.3x | 9.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.9x | 3.9x | 3.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 42% | 40% | 32% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 50 | 50 | 46 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$51,584
Out-of-state: $135,004 (3.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,250
7.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$52,324
58% growth from Year 1
About Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Colorado State University-Fort Collins accepts 90% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, one of the larger campuses at 25,148 students in Fort Collins, CO.
See all programs and financial aid at Colorado State University-Fort Collins →Top Career Paths
Facilities managers
$104,690/yr
General and operations managers
$102,950/yr
Entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling
$77,180/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Colorado State University-Fort Collins's Parks program score?
This program scores 50/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Parks graduates.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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