Parks at Florida International University

Miami, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
49 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
50
Optimistic
49
Base Case
46
Pessimistic
Earnings $29,862/yr (-11% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (34% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (508,800 openings/yr)
ROI 18.4x earnings multiple (6.4x out-of-state)
Ranked #21 of 45 Parks programs Top 50%

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 $484K $484K $455K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 18.4x 18.4x 17.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.4x 6.4x 6.0x
Probability of Field Employment 42% 40% 32%
DegreeOutlook Score 50 49 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)
$26,260
Out-of-state: $75,852 (6.4x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$36,532
-39% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,750
7.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$43,412
45% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $29,862/yr, roughly in line with the $33,642 national median for Parks. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 18.4x 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 — 34% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $17,750 debt-to-$29,862 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #21 out of 45 programs, Florida International University's Parks offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $29,862 to $43,412 shows 45% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Florida International University

A 59% admission rate makes Florida International University accessible to a wide range of qualified students, one of the larger campuses at 38,761 students in Miami, FL. With 40% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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 Florida International University's Parks program score?
This program scores 49/100 — on the lower end for Parks. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →