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

Zanesville, 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 #7 of 59 Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies programs Top 25%

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)

$23,884

3% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$59,913

63% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $36,850 per year, Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies graduates from Ohio University-Zanesville Campus earn slightly above the $33,731 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

With a 22.6x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 11% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Ohio University-Zanesville Campus ranks #7 among 59 Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

The $36,850-to-$59,913 earnings arc over five years reflects a 63% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

with a smaller student body of 526 in Zanesville, 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 does a 46/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus?

At 46/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus?

The 56% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Is Ohio University-Zanesville Campus one of the best schools for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies?

Among 59 Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies programs, Ohio University-Zanesville Campus's #7 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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