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Parks at Frostburg State University

Frostburg, MD · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $25,345/yr (-25% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (34% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (508,800 openings/yr)

ROI 10.3x earnings multiple (4.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #43 of 45 Parks programs

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	$408K	$413K	$398K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.2x	10.3x	9.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.1x	4.1x	3.9x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	40%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	40	39	37

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$39,992

Out-of-state: $100,720 (4.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$61,292

-53% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,250

10.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Frostburg State University's Parks graduates start at $25,345/yr, trailing the $33,642 national average by 25%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.3x 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 3% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $21,250 represents roughly 10 months of the $25,345 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #43 of 45 Parks programs, Frostburg State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Frostburg State University

A 89% acceptance rate means Frostburg State University is accessible to most applicants, a smaller institution with 2,849 students in Frostburg, MD.

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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

View all 5 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Parks at Frostburg State University?

A score of 39/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Parks. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Can you still earn well with Parks from Frostburg State University?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →