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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies at Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Chillicothe, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,850/yr (9% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

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

ROI 22.6x earnings multiple (15.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #4 of 59 Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies programs Top 10%

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	$569K	$559K	$506K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	23.0x	22.6x	20.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	15.5x	15.2x	13.8x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	36%	26%
DegreeOutlook Score	47	46	36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$24,712

Out-of-state: $36,680 (15.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$25,932

-5% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$59,913

63% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $36,850 at Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus come in 9% above the national median of $33,731 for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies programs.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 22.6x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies's typical career paths, with 56% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 11% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #4 of 59 programs, Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus's Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

Five-year earnings of $59,913 show a 63% jump from the $36,850 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

a compact campus enrolling 777 students in Chillicothe, OH.

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Top Career Paths

Recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary $75,890/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies at Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus?

A score of 46/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies careers?

With 56% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $506,048 in decade earnings vs $568,982 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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