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Business/Commerce, General at University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

Hartford, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $50,489/yr (5% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (832,900 openings/yr)

ROI 8.6x earnings multiple (3.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #95 of 242 Business/Commerce, General programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Business/Commerce, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$610K	$600K	$543K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.7x	8.6x	7.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.8x	3.7x	3.4x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	67	67	62

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 (3.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,356

24% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,078

4.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$68,564

36% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $50,489 track close to the $48,211 national median for Business/Commerce, General programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

A 8.6x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 11% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Business/Commerce, General career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $19,078 in median debt against $50,489 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #95 ranking among 242 Business/Commerce, General programs places University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 36% earnings increase from $50,489 to $68,564 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus has a 86% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, 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

Sales managers $138,060/yr

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 67/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Business/Commerce, General at University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus?

At 67/100, University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus's Business/Commerce, General program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Business/Commerce, General at University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus?

The 46% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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