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Computer Engineering 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 $82,924/yr (5% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (71% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (167,700 openings/yr)

ROI 14.0x earnings multiple (6.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #70 of 174 Computer Engineering programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Computer Engineering graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$1,038K	$977K	$745K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.9x	14.0x	10.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.5x	6.1x	4.6x
Probability of Field Employment	84%	74%	43%
DegreeOutlook Score	84	82	75

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 (6.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,016

34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,134

2.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$108,654

31% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $82,924 at University of Connecticut-Avery Point come in 5% above the national median of $78,694 for Computer Engineering programs.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Computer Engineering programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Computer Engineering's typical career paths, with 71% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 28% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $82,924 far exceeding the $20,134 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #70 of 174 Computer Engineering programs, University of Connecticut-Avery Point scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $82,924 to $108,654 over five years — a 31% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Connecticut-Avery Point

University of Connecticut-Avery Point accepts 87% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, 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

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Computer hardware engineers $155,020/yr

Database architects $135,980/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Computer Engineering at University of Connecticut-Avery Point?

This program scores 82/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Computer Engineering nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Computer Engineering careers?

With 71% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $745,019 in decade earnings vs $1,038,195 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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