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Parks at University of Florida

Gainesville, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $41,046/yr (22% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (34% exposed)

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

ROI 20.2x earnings multiple (4.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #1 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	$518K	$517K	$482K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	20.3x	20.2x	18.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.5x	4.5x	4.2x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	40%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	65	64	59

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$25,524

Out-of-state: $114,636 (4.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$25,404

0% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,172

4.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$52,792

29% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $41,046 per year, Parks graduates from University of Florida earn slightly above the $33,642 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

With a 20.2x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

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

The median debt load of $16,172 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

University of Florida ranks #1 among 45 Parks programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 29% earnings increase from $41,046 to $52,792 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Florida

A 24% acceptance rate puts University of Florida in competitive admissions territory, one of the larger campuses at 34,102 students in Gainesville, FL.

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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 64/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Parks at University of Florida?

At 64/100, University of Florida's Parks program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Is University of Florida one of the best schools for Parks?

Among 45 Parks programs, University of Florida's #1 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 →