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Parks at University of North Texas

Denton, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,857/yr (10% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (34% exposed)

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

ROI 11.8x earnings multiple (6.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #9 of 45 Parks programs Top 25%

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	$530K	$528K	$490K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.9x	11.8x	11.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.2x	6.2x	5.8x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	40%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	56	55	51

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$44,656

Out-of-state: $84,976 (6.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$57,408

-29% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,000

7.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$53,543

45% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of North Texas's Parks graduates start at $36,857/yr — above the $33,642 national average, though not by a wide margin.

With a 11.8x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 7% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Parks career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $23,000 against $36,857/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

University of North Texas ranks #9 among 45 Parks programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 45% earnings increase from $36,857 to $53,543 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of North Texas

A 72% acceptance rate means University of North Texas is accessible to most applicants, with 33,680 students enrolled in Denton, TX.

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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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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 55/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Parks at University of North Texas?

At 55/100, University of North Texas's Parks program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Is University of North Texas one of the best schools for Parks?

Among 45 Parks programs, University of North Texas's #9 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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