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History 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 $27,581/yr (-15% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)

ROI 8.4x earnings multiple (3.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #281 of 389 History programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$593K	$583K	$533K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.5x	8.4x	7.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.7x	3.6x	3.3x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	38	37	37

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 (3.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,016

34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,377

9.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$56,032

103% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $27,581/yr, History graduates from University of Connecticut-Avery Point land near the $32,281 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

At 8.4x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 44% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,377 debt-to-$27,581 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #281 out of 389 programs, University of Connecticut-Avery Point's financial outcomes for History trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $27,581 to $56,032 over five years (103% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

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

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

History teachers, postsecondary $81,500/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Connecticut-Avery Point's History program score?

This program scores 37/100 — on the lower end for History. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is History to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' History careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 44% 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 →