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Parks at Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $46,274/yr (38% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (34% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (508,800 openings/yr)

ROI 9.8x earnings multiple (4.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #2 of 45 Parks programs Top 5%

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	$503K	$502K	$470K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.8x	9.8x	9.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.8x	4.8x	4.5x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	40%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	58	58	53

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$51,312

Out-of-state: $104,416 (4.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$83,508

-63% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,931

6.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$50,895

10% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $46,274 put Southern Connecticut State University's Parks program 38% above the national median of $33,642 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

A 9.8x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 7% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Parks career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $24,931 against $46,274/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

Southern Connecticut State University ranks #2 among 45 Parks programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

The limited growth from $46,274 to $50,895 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About Southern Connecticut State University

Southern Connecticut State University accepts 81% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 6,180 in New Haven, CT.

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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

View all 5 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 58/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Parks at Southern Connecticut State University?

At 58/100, Southern Connecticut State University's Parks program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Is Southern Connecticut State University one of the best schools for Parks?

Among 45 Parks programs, Southern Connecticut State University's #2 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 →