Parks at Johnson & Wales University-Providence

Providence, RI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
37 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
37
Optimistic
37
Base Case
33
Pessimistic
Earnings $30,963/yr (-8% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (34% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (508,800 openings/yr)
ROI 3.2x earnings multiple
Ranked #44 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 $525K $523K $487K
Earnings Multiple 3.2x 3.2x 3.0x
Probability of Field Employment 42% 40% 32%
DegreeOutlook Score 37 37 33

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$161,632
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$129,912
20% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,100
10.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,488
63% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $30,963/yr, Parks graduates from Johnson & Wales University-Providence land near the $33,642 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 3.2x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 34% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,100 debt-to-$30,963 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #44 out of 45 programs, Johnson & Wales University-Providence's financial outcomes for Parks trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $30,963 to $50,488 over five years (63% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Johnson & Wales University-Providence

With 84% of applicants admitted, Johnson & Wales University-Providence prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 3,913 students in Providence, RI.

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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

How does Johnson & Wales University-Providence's Parks program score?
This program scores 37/100 — 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 →