Program Analysis
Graduates earn $33,955/yr, roughly in line with the $33,642 national median for Parks. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.8x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Parks programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Parks's typical career paths, with 34% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 6% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $24,500 represents roughly 9 months of the $33,955 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #28 of 45 Parks programs, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Earnings grow from $33,955 to $43,591 over five years — a 28% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.