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Business Administration at University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

Hartford, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $57,842/yr (23% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (1,753,300 openings/yr)

ROI 9.5x earnings multiple (4.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #156 of 1,169 Business Administration programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$677K	$662K	$585K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.7x	9.5x	8.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.2x	4.1x	3.6x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	74	73	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)

$69,808

Out-of-state: $160,480 (4.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,356

24% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,500

4.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$81,921

42% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $57,842 per year, Business Administration graduates from University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus earn slightly above the $46,892 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 9.5x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Business Administration's typical career paths, with 47% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 13% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $20,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #156 of 1,169 nationally, this is a top-5% Business Administration program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $57,842 to $81,921 over five years — a 42% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

With 86% of applicants admitted, University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 1,473 in Hartford, CT. 46% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

Computer and information systems managers $171,200/yr

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Business Administration at University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus?

This program scores 73/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Business Administration nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Business Administration careers?

With 47% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $585,477 in decade earnings vs $676,658 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus's Business Administration program stand out?

Ranked #156 of 1,169 programs nationally, University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus 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 →