Parks at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Durham, NH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
52 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
53
Optimistic
52
Base Case
48
Pessimistic
Earnings $38,201/yr (14% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (34% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (508,800 openings/yr)
ROI 7.1x earnings multiple (3.5x out-of-state)
Ranked #13 of 45 Parks programs Top 50%

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 $543K $540K $500K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 7.1x 7.1x 6.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.5x 3.5x 3.2x
Probability of Field Employment 42% 40% 32%
DegreeOutlook Score 53 52 48

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$76,448
Out-of-state: $155,528 (3.5x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$93,044
-22% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
8.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$56,149
47% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $38,201/yr, edging above the $33,642 national average for Parks — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

At 7.1x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 34% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$38,201 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #13 out of 45 programs, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus's Parks offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $38,201 to $56,149 shows 47% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus has a 87% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 11,230 in Durham, NH.

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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
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of New Hampshire-Main Campus's Parks program score?
This program scores 52/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Parks graduates.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →