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Communication and Media Studies at University of Connecticut-Avery Point

Groton, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $40,473/yr (15% vs median)

AI Risk High (55% exposed)

Job Market Large (83,300 openings/yr)

ROI 8.8x earnings multiple (3.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #89 of 613 Communication and Media Studies programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Communication and Media Studies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$630K	$612K	$547K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.0x	8.8x	7.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.9x	3.8x	3.4x
Probability of Field Employment	46%	40%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	49	48	40

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$69,848

Out-of-state: $160,520 (3.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,016

34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,036

6.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$68,876

70% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $40,473 per year, Communication and Media Studies graduates from University of Connecticut-Avery Point earn slightly above the $35,147 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 8.8x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Communication and Media Studies's typical career paths, with 55% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 13% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $21,036 represents roughly 6 months of the $40,473 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #89 of 613 nationally, this is a top-5% Communication and Media Studies program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Five-year earnings of $68,876 show a 70% jump from the $40,473 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Connecticut-Avery Point

With 87% of applicants admitted, University of Connecticut-Avery Point prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 464 in Groton, CT. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $46,016 — 34% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Public relations managers $138,520/yr

Fundraising managers $123,480/yr

Communications teachers, postsecondary $77,800/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Communication and Media Studies at University of Connecticut-Avery Point?

A score of 48/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Communication and Media Studies. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Communication and Media Studies careers?

With 55% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $547,114 in decade earnings vs $630,208 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Connecticut-Avery Point's Communication and Media Studies program stand out?

Ranked #89 of 613 programs nationally, University of Connecticut-Avery Point lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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