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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies at University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $31,567/yr (-6% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

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

ROI 15.7x earnings multiple (5.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #11 of 59 Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies programs Top 25%

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	$632K	$613K	$545K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.2x	15.7x	14.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.5x	5.3x	4.7x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	36%	26%
DegreeOutlook Score	42	41	33

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$38,992

Out-of-state: $115,088 (5.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$70,100

-80% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

8.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$65,926

109% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Arkansas's Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies program produces graduates earning $31,567/yr — within striking distance of the $33,731 national average for this field.

The 15.7x 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 14% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,500 debt-to-$31,567 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #11 out of 59 programs, University of Arkansas's Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $31,567 to $65,926 over five years (109% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Arkansas

A 72% acceptance rate means University of Arkansas is accessible to most applicants, with 27,312 students enrolled in Fayetteville, AR.

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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 University of Arkansas's Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies program score?

This program scores 41/100 — 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.

Why does University of Arkansas rank so high for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies?

The #11 ranking out of 59 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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