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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $37,393/yr (11% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

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

ROI 11.5x earnings multiple (4.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #34 of 59 Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies programs

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	$466K	$470K	$443K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.4x	11.5x	10.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.5x	4.6x	4.3x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	36%	26%
DegreeOutlook Score	33	32	22

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,936

Out-of-state: $103,016 (4.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$65,512

-60% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,131

5.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $37,393/yr, edging above the $33,731 national average for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

The 11.5x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 56% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $18,131 in median debt against $37,393 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #34 out of 59 programs, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus's financial outcomes for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus has a 71% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving a student body of 20,814 in Stillwater, OK.

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Top Career Paths

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Oklahoma State University-Main Campus's Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies program score?

This program scores 32/100 — on the lower end for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 56% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

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