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Liberal Arts and Sciences at University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

Hartford, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $44,240/yr (19% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 7.8x earnings multiple (3.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #76 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$545K	$545K	$521K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	7.8x	7.8x	7.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.4x	3.4x	3.2x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	41	41	43

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 (3.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,356

24% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,931

5.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$57,793

31% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $44,240/yr, edging above the $37,172 national average for Liberal Arts and Sciences — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

At 7.8x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

With only 0% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 5%. Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

At $19,931 in median debt against $44,240 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #76 out of 424 programs, University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus's Liberal Arts and Sciences program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $44,240 to $57,793 shows 31% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus has a 86% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a smaller institution with 1,473 students in Hartford, CT. 46% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?

This program scores 41/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why does University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus rank so high for Liberal Arts and Sciences?

The #76 ranking out of 424 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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