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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies at California State University-Fresno

Fresno, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $32,697/yr (-3% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

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

ROI 17.7x earnings multiple (6.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #28 of 59 Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies programs Top 50%

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	$493K	$493K	$460K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.7x	17.7x	16.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.5x	6.5x	6.1x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	36%	26%
DegreeOutlook Score	35	35	26

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$27,920

Out-of-state: $75,440 (6.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$25,920

7% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$14,061

5.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$45,967

41% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

California State University-Fresno's Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies program produces graduates earning $32,697/yr — within striking distance of the $33,731 national average for this field.

The 17.7x 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 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $14,061 in median debt clears quickly against $32,697 in annual earnings.

Ranked #28 out of 59 programs, California State University-Fresno's Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $32,697 to $45,967 shows 41% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About California State University-Fresno

A 96% acceptance rate means California State University-Fresno is accessible to most applicants, one of the larger campuses at 21,070 students in Fresno, CA. With 56% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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 California State University-Fresno's Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies program score?

This program scores 35/100 — 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 →