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Parks at Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,084/yr (1% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (34% exposed)

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

ROI 12.9x earnings multiple (5.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #12 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	$515K	$514K	$479K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.9x	12.9x	12.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.9x	5.9x	5.5x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	40%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	53	52	48

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$39,968

Out-of-state: $86,936 (5.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$48,752

-22% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,622

8.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$50,136

47% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $34,084/yr, Parks graduates from Indiana State University land near the $33,642 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

With a 12.9x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 7% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Parks career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $24,622 against $34,084/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #12 ranking among 45 Parks programs places Indiana State University in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 47% earnings increase from $34,084 to $50,136 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Indiana State University

With 92% of applicants admitted, Indiana State University prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 6,620 in Terre Haute, IN.

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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 does a 52/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Parks at Indiana State University?

At 52/100, Indiana State University's Parks program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

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