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Agricultural Business and Management at University of Connecticut-Stamford

Stamford, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $45,435/yr (-5% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (398,100 openings/yr)

ROI 7.9x earnings multiple (3.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #60 of 77 Agricultural Business and Management programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$563K	$556K	$509K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.1x	7.9x	7.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.5x	3.5x	3.2x
Probability of Field Employment	41%	37%	28%
DegreeOutlook Score	58	58	50

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$69,888

Out-of-state: $160,560 (3.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$56,236

20% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,739

4.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$62,175

37% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $45,435/yr, roughly in line with the $48,075 national median for Agricultural Business and Management. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

A 7.9x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 10% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Agricultural Business and Management career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $45,435 far exceeding the $18,739 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #60 ranking among 77 Agricultural Business and Management programs places University of Connecticut-Stamford in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 37% earnings increase from $45,435 to $62,175 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Connecticut-Stamford

University of Connecticut-Stamford accepts 80% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 2,177 in Stamford, CT. 50% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Economics teachers, postsecondary $119,980/yr

Economists $115,440/yr

Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers $87,980/yr

View all 9 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 58/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Agricultural Business and Management at University of Connecticut-Stamford?

At 58/100, the score looks reasonable — but Agricultural Business and Management is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Should I worry about AI if I study Agricultural Business and Management at University of Connecticut-Stamford?

The 48% 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 →