Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree
27 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
28
Optimistic
27
Base Case
18
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,709/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)
Job Market Very Small (1,100 openings/yr)
ROI 8.8x earnings multiple (5.6x out-of-state)
Ranked #45 of 59 Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies programs

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 $499K $498K $463K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 8.9x 8.8x 8.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.7x 5.6x 5.2x
Probability of Field Employment 42% 36% 26%
DegreeOutlook Score 28 27 18

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$56,324
Out-of-state: $88,280 (5.6x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$83,672
-49% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
9.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$46,968
44% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $32,709/yr, Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies graduates from Bowling Green State University-Main Campus land near the $33,731 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

At 8.8x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 56% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,000 debt-to-$32,709 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #45 out of 59 programs, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus's financial outcomes for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $32,709 to $46,968 shows 44% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

With 81% of applicants admitted, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus prioritizes broad access, enrolling 12,255 students in Bowling Green, OH.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Bowling Green State University-Main Campus's Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies program score?
This program scores 27/100 — 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →