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Communication Disorders Sciences and Services 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 $22,345/yr (-12% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Large (41,400 openings/yr)

ROI 5.0x earnings multiple (2.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #98 of 103 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Communication Disorders Sciences and Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$349K	$351K	$369K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	5.0x	5.0x	5.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	2.2x	2.2x	2.3x
Probability of Field Employment	61%	60%	41%
DegreeOutlook Score	20	19	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)

$69,848

Out-of-state: $160,520 (2.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,016

34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

11.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

University of Connecticut-Avery Point's Communication Disorders Sciences and Services program produces graduates earning $22,345/yr — within striking distance of the $25,392 national average for this field.

An earnings multiple of 5.0x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

Some AI exposure exists in Communication Disorders Sciences and Services's typical career paths, with 46% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a -6% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $21,500 represents roughly 12 months of the $22,345 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #98 of 103 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services programs, University of Connecticut-Avery Point falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Connecticut-Avery Point

A 87% acceptance rate means University of Connecticut-Avery Point is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 464 students 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

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620/yr

Speech-language pathologists $95,410/yr

Audiologists $92,120/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Communication Disorders Sciences and Services at University of Connecticut-Avery Point?

A score of 19/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Communication Disorders Sciences and Services careers?

With 46% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $368,656 in decade earnings vs $349,323 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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