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Mechanical 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 $74,869/yr (6% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (53% exposed)

Job Market Large (58,100 openings/yr)

ROI 11.9x earnings multiple (5.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #182 of 320 Mechanical Engineering programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$876K	$834K	$713K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.5x	11.9x	10.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.5x	5.2x	4.4x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	71%	50%
DegreeOutlook Score	71	70	67

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 (5.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,016

34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,089

3.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$93,562

25% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $74,869 at University of Connecticut-Avery Point come in 6% above the national median of $70,527 for Mechanical Engineering programs.

The 11.9x 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 — 53% task exposure — and the 19% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

With first-year pay of $74,869 far exceeding the $22,089 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #182 out of 320 programs, University of Connecticut-Avery Point's financial outcomes for Mechanical Engineering trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $74,869 to $93,562 shows 25% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary 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

Aerospace engineers $134,830/yr

Engineering teachers, postsecondary $106,120/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

A score of 70/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but University of Connecticut-Avery Point trails the majority of Mechanical Engineering programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.

How vulnerable is Mechanical Engineering to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Mechanical Engineering careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 53% 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 →