Nutrition Sciences at University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

Hartford, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree
28 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
28
Optimistic
28
Base Case
29
Pessimistic
Earnings $27,575/yr (-10% vs median)
AI Risk High (44% exposed)
Job Market Large (58,000 openings/yr)
ROI 8.3x earnings multiple (3.6x out-of-state)
Ranked #35 of 47 Nutrition Sciences programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $585K $577K $528K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 8.4x 8.3x 7.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.6x 3.6x 3.3x
Probability of Field Employment 52% 47% 36%
DegreeOutlook Score 28 28 29

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 (3.6x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$53,356
24% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,603
11.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$54,730
98% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $27,575/yr, Nutrition Sciences graduates from University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus land near the $30,533 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

At 8.3x 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 $26,603 debt-to-$27,575 income ratio translates to about 12 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #35 out of 47 programs, University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus's financial outcomes for Nutrition Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $27,575 to $54,730 over five years (98% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

With 86% of applicants admitted, University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus prioritizes broad access, 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

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620/yr
Biological scientists, all other $93,330/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus's Nutrition Sciences program score?
This program scores 28/100 — on the lower end for Nutrition Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Nutrition Sciences to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Nutrition Sciences 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 →