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Parks at St. Joseph's University-New York

Brooklyn, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,847/yr (10% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (34% exposed)

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

ROI 4.0x earnings multiple

Ranked #30 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	$549K	$546K	$505K
Earnings Multiple	4.0x	4.0x	3.7x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	40%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	47	46	42

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$138,140

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$70,488

49% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,000

6.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$56,687

54% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $36,847 per year, Parks graduates from St. Joseph's University-New York earn slightly above the $33,642 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 4.0x 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 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $20,000 debt-to-$36,847 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #30 out of 45 programs, St. Joseph's University-New York's financial outcomes for Parks trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $36,847 to $56,687 over five years (54% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About St. Joseph's University-New York

With 71% of applicants admitted, St. Joseph's University-New York prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 3,343 students in Brooklyn, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $70,488 over four years — 49% below sticker price.

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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 St. Joseph's University-New York's Parks program score?

This program scores 46/100 — 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 →