Program Analysis
Shaw University's Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies program produces graduates earning $32,241/yr — within striking distance of the $33,731 national average for this field.
The earnings-to-cost ratio of 6.5x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.
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 3% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $35,000 against $32,241/yr in first-year earnings means roughly 1.1 years of salary goes to loan repayment. That's a heavy but not crushing debt load.
Ranked #53 of 59 Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies programs, Shaw University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.