Program Analysis
Kean University's Parks graduates start at $37,884/yr — above the $33,642 national average, though not by a wide margin.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.5x 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 8% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $27,000 represents roughly 9 months of the $37,884 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
At #5 of 45 nationally, this is a top-5% Parks program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Five-year earnings of $59,761 show a 58% jump from the $37,884 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.