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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,363/yr (8% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

Job Market Very Small (1,100 openings/yr)

ROI 11.7x earnings multiple (8.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #22 of 59 Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$531K	$526K	$483K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.8x	11.7x	10.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.1x	8.0x	7.3x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	36%	26%
DegreeOutlook Score	37	37	27

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$44,920

Out-of-state: $65,736 (8.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$84,820

-89% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,875

8.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$53,562

47% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $36,363 at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania come in 8% above the national median of $33,731 for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies programs.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.7x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies's typical career paths, with 56% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 9% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $26,875 represents roughly 9 months of the $36,363 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #22 of 59 Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies programs, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $36,363 to $53,562 over five years — a 47% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania accepts 95% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 6,348 students in Kutztown, PA.

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Top Career Paths

Recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary $75,890/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?

A score of 37/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies careers?

With 56% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $482,568 in decade earnings vs $530,752 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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