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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies at Utah State University

Logan, UT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $35,079/yr (4% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

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

ROI 12.5x earnings multiple (4.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #38 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	$455K	$460K	$436K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.3x	12.5x	11.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.6x	4.6x	4.4x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	36%	26%
DegreeOutlook Score	31	31	21

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$36,912

Out-of-state: $99,208 (4.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$51,476

-39% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$37,883

8% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Utah State University's Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies program produces graduates earning $35,079/yr — within striking distance of the $33,731 national average for this field.

The 12.5x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 56% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #38 out of 59 programs, Utah State University's financial outcomes for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Utah State University

A 94% acceptance rate means Utah State University is accessible to most applicants, serving a student body of 20,342 in Logan, UT.

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Top Career Paths

Recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary $75,890/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Utah State University's Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies program score?

This program scores 31/100 — on the lower end for Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 56% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

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