Parks at Florida International University
Miami, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
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)
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)
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,750
7.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$43,412
45% growth from Year 1
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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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.
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