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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies at University of Mount Olive

Mount Olive, NC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,219/yr (-19% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

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

ROI 4.1x earnings multiple

Ranked #57 of 59 Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies programs

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	$418K	$428K	$413K
Earnings Multiple	4.0x	4.1x	4.0x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	36%	26%
DegreeOutlook Score	18	18	12

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$103,800

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$71,572

31% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $27,219 place University of Mount Olive below the $33,731 national median for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

An earnings multiple of 4.1x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

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 1% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #57 of 59 Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies programs, University of Mount Olive falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Mount Olive

University of Mount Olive accepts 78% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 1,754 students in Mount Olive, NC. 47% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity. After financial aid, the average student pays $71,572 over four years — 31% below sticker price.

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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 University of Mount Olive?

A score of 18/100 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 $413,093 in decade earnings vs $417,615 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies from University of Mount Olive?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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