Parks at Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
45 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
46
Optimistic
45
Base Case
42
Pessimistic
Earnings $30,350/yr (-10% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (34% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (508,800 openings/yr)
ROI 12.7x earnings multiple (4.1x out-of-state)
Ranked #34 of 45 Parks programs

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 $481K $481K $453K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 12.6x 12.7x 11.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.1x 4.1x 3.9x
Probability of Field Employment 42% 40% 32%
DegreeOutlook Score 46 45 42

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$38,024
Out-of-state: $116,168 (4.1x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$50,396
-33% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,500
10.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$43,024
42% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $30,350/yr, Parks graduates from Middle Tennessee State University land near the $33,642 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 12.7x 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 — 34% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,500 debt-to-$30,350 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #34 out of 45 programs, Middle Tennessee State University's financial outcomes for Parks trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $30,350 to $43,024 shows 42% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Middle Tennessee State University

Middle Tennessee State University accepts 68% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, serving 16,115 students in Murfreesboro, TN.

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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 Middle Tennessee State University's Parks program score?
This program scores 45/100 — on the lower end for Parks. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →