Parks & Recreation at Utah State University
Logan, UT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
31
Optimistic
31
Base Case
21
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,079/yr (4% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (56% exposed)
Job Market
Very Small (1,100 openings/yr)
ROI
12.5x earnings multiple (4.6x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Parks & Recreation graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $455K | $460K | $436K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.3x | 12.5x | 11.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.6x | 4.6x | 4.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 42% | 36% | 26% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 31 | 31 | 21 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$36,912
Out-of-state: $99,208 (4.6x ROI)
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$37,883
8% growth from Year 1
About Utah State University
A 94% acceptance rate means Utah State University is accessible to most applicants, serving a student body of 20,342 in Logan, UT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Utah State University's Parks & Recreation program score?
This program scores 31/100 — on the lower end for Parks & Recreation. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Parks & Recreation to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Parks & Recreation 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.
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